LOUISA, Ky.—Tina Jackson and her husband, Mark, live in Louisa. Tina was born with Cerebral Palsy and paralysis on the left side of her body. In her 20s, she suffered a stroke which resulted in swallowing difficulties and an inability to speak. Fast forward 20 years and Tina’s condition deteriorated to the point of no longer being able to eat without breathing and digestion complications. In 2000, feeding tube placement became necessary because of concerns of pneumonia. Tina’s left side paralysis made it nearly impossible for her to successfully feed herself.

Positioning: it was never a concept I gave much thought to. But after watching a drama put on by the Lord, I came away with a better understanding of my position in marriage.

The scene unfolded one early summer morning when I went to the boardwalk to look out over the preserve. Almost immediately my attention was diverted to stage right, where two baby raccoons played together on a barren tree. The one that led the way was slender and timid. The second was plump, but followed close behind.