MARATHON WHEELER () von HEATHER S COOMBES

Contents

Preface .........................................................................................................................1
Acknowledgements...................................................................................................... 3
Introduction .............................................................................................................. ...4
1 Rooted in Family ...................................................................................................... 6
2 Fragile Beginnings....................................................................................................26
3 Security and Strangeness.........................................................................................31
4 Growing Up Fast........................................................................................................37
5 The Agony and the Ecstasy........................................................................................51
6 Flying the Nest............................................................................................................89
7 Forging a Path to Ministry ........................................................................................101
8 Adventure in the Subtropics......................................................................................122
9 Faithfulness Tested...................................................................................................134
10 Community Found...................................................................................................151
11 Leading through Others............................................................................................166
12 Salute to People Who Are Ageing:Partners in Life ..................................................184
13 Retirement: A Change of Pace.................................................................................195
14 God Gives Breath for the Marathon..........................................................................200
Appendices Hints and Reflections on Everyday Living for People with Disability ..........225
Introduction ....................................................................................................................227
Appendix A A Welcoming Church Including People with Disability ............... ................228
Appendix B Surviving the Difficulties and Frustrations of Living with Disability...............236
Appendix C Holidays Enrich Life for People with Disability ............................................248
Appendix D Humour Lubricates Awkward Situations......................................................256
Appendix E Acknowledging Personal Feelings and Relationships with Others .............262
Appendix F Coping with Pain, Discomfort, and Other Physical Situations......................276
Appendix G Tending to Your Mind and Attitudes..............................................................288
Appendix H Nurturing Your Spirit as You Cope with Disability ........................................295
Bibliography......................................................................................................................307
Endnotes ..........................................................................................................................310