Archive for December, 2009

Bidets – what I didn’t know

  1. They are more sanitary than toilet paper
  2. They use less water than what is used to manufacture toilet paper (okay, I probably knew that)
  3. They are popular around the world except in North America
  4. You can get an attachment for your existing toilet for $100 US

(http://www.emagazine.com/view/?4948)

Washing with water vs. wiping with dry paper. We know paper doesn’t work for babies (that’s why we have wet wipes) so why do we think it works for kids and adults?

Check out the Blue Bidet for more details and health benefits. Alternatively, you could consider using a diaper sprayer to achieve the same effect, like a friend of mine does.

When the bottom of your world drops out

What do you have left when the bottom of your world drops out?

Friends can help. And you can dig deep into yourself and reserves of strength there.

But what if even those let you down?

When I doodled on this during a dark time (doodling helps me to get my thoughts and feelings out) at the very bottom, I found something to believe in.

After being unable to believe in myself or in my friends, I found:

  1. I believe there is going to be a good ending when it’s all over
  2. I believe I have a companion along the way
  3. I believe I am loved

So that’s what’s at the bedrock – loved by God, the creator of the universe; his Spirit with me; and his good plan that will come about in the end.

Which is pretty close to the early Christian church’s mantra: Christ has died [out of love], Christ has risen [so his Spirit can be poured out], Christ will come again [good plan].