by Chris Maxwell | Aug 20, 2020 | Blog, Book Excerpts
A poem from the book embracing now: pain, joy, healing, living. an early morning walk.thankfulness and appreciationand wonder.a rising sun reminding me ineeded sunglasses—my normal companion.seeing the remainsof a tiny snakein his failed attemptto cross the...
by Chris Maxwell | Aug 9, 2020 | Blog, Book Excerpts
(Frederick Buechner is one of my top five favorite authors. I’ve recently been reading many of his books again. As we are enduring uncertain times and also beginning a new school year, I believe his thoughts fit. Read and reflect. Think about uncertainty, about...
by Chris Maxwell | Jul 13, 2020 | Blog, Book Excerpts
From the book: Underwater: When Encephalitis, Brain Injury and Epilepsy Change Everything. Seize the moment. This moment. That is what many of us are trying to do. As I am trying, I hear many questions still running through this damaged mind. What is it like saying...
by Chris Maxwell | Jul 6, 2020 | Blog, Book Excerpts
From the book Underwater: When Encephalitis, Brain Injury and Epilepsy Change Everything. “I don’t understand.” She stated that sentence after listening to my story. As a college student studying to pursue a career in counseling, she wanted to hear my narrative about...
by Chris Maxwell | Jun 22, 2020 | Blog, Book Excerpts
From the book “embracing now: pain, joy, healing, living.” i despise being interrupted. when speaking my portion of a conversation; an interruption, though well-intended, becomes a thief breaking in and robbing my mind. when interrupted, i feel lost at sea. my...
by Chris Maxwell | Jun 1, 2020 | Blog, Book Excerpts
a portion of the poem “planting seeds” from the book “embracing now: pain, joy, healing, living.” snoring in the dark night.glancing toward the groundwith hopes of a harvest.feeling the sun’s heat.shivering on cold nights.but waiting, after planting,was his...
