My daughter was sick. For three days her little body fought temperatures in excess of 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Caring for my daughter when she is sick is emotionally and physically exhausting. Her body is the one going through hell so, why does it drain me so much? A three day fever meant four days of … Continue reading family, science, and community
Author: Heather Lynne
Scientist. Christian. Mother. Sometimes runner.
who (or what) is god?
In my last post I posed the question, "is god real?" To adequately address that question, I must first define a few terms: real and god. By real I mean to exist outside of the human mind. Let's take color as an example. Color is a fundamental part of our visual experience. We all see … Continue reading who (or what) is god?
is god real?
Hi friends, I have embarked on a new journey. Well, it's actually a journey I've been on for a long time but, it's a new leg of that journey. This time I want to be vulnerable and share the process with others. To understand where I am now will require understanding a bit of my … Continue reading is god real?
“disadvantaged background”
My current life is beyond anything I could have ever imagined. I live in an apartment over-looking the Charles River. I can pay all of my bills every month. I get to spend my days (and often nights) thinking about the mysteries of the brain. I run experiments and collect data to answer questions that … Continue reading “disadvantaged background”
11.
Eleven years ago I gave birth. The doctor announced, "it's a girl," as she took this new life out of my body. Relieved, I released my breath and my body melted down into the bed. A girl. I have a daughter. I got my first glimpse of her and then, as the doctors and nurses … Continue reading 11.
Words.
Blogs. Books. Tweets. Facebook posts. Words. Some are beautiful and give you chills. Some are relatable. Some are practical. And some are downright hilarious. Words. Thoughts. Ideas. Images. A way to just say, "see me? I am here!" I just finished the written portion of my qualifying exam for grad school. 12 pages of words. … Continue reading Words.
running
After Hannah was born I had a desire to start running again. This desire was so strong, and so unusual for me, that her dad and I argued about whether or not it was appropriate for me to buy a jogging stroller. I insisted I would use it regularly. He said no way, it wasn't … Continue reading running
