[Tweet “Life is #bittersweet- but God’s #Love will ensure the sweet will Ultimately Win!”] For many of us, memories swirl around bittersweet moments as jumbled and numerous as glitter in a snow-globe. We’re thankful for life – but it hurts like hell when death has taken someone you love. Every holiday is bittersweet, painful to even celebrate without […]
25 years ago, my little helper, Sarah, (5 at the time) helped me rake for three hours, piling leaves into a huge leaf fort. I was hoping to jump start my labor- since I was 7 days overdue. All I got were blisters and a backache. 🙂 Out came the heat pad for my back, my feet went up on our ottoman, and we crashed on the couch […]
This is a true story that illustrates the saying- “Perception is Everything”. [Tweet “What will it take to change our perception special needs adults- from tolerance to acceptance?”] “Hi! How are ya?” The loud, booming voice grabbed my attention- and everyone else s while I was at the Dillon’s check-out line in the front of the store. absolutely no response […]
Bethany ran in the house, opened her backpack to pull out a small rectangular card and breathlessly said, “Mom! Mom! Finally! I got it! The school gave it me today!” s “What’s this?” I asked taking the card. “Oh, I see, that’s so cool- you’ve got your school ID card. That’s awesome.” s “No, Mom! […]
definition of Revelry: unrestrained merrymaking Shrieks of laughter, giggles, and unrestrained delight danced through open windows to my listening ear. What could possibly be so fun in my front yard? I stepped out to see Finley and Cohen swinging on an old tire swing Micah and Jeff had just put up two days before. […]
[Tweet “There’s no such thing as a #detour in life when you’re walking with #God.”] Autumn’s Glory begs a Road Trip! Jeff and I plotted a route and planned a previously undiscovered, unexplored destination: Weston, MO. Co-ordinates were plugged into his I-phone for back-up directions. Our main objective for the day: soak up God’s beauty, take lots of pictures, hold hands, and celebrate his […]
Does your heart get overwhelmed? Mine sure does. My prayers seems to be always asking, asking, asking God for help! [Tweet “Our Father God is available 24/7- Call Him! #prayer”] H e l p ! Help me cope with life! Help my four friends undergoing chemotherapy! Help two precious women I love heal from miscarrying. Help for my fragile relationship with my only brother. Help my sisters: […]
Bethany’s SPED teacher said she said something that made my jaw drop to the floor. “I have to admit, I’ve only taught one other child with down syndrome in my whole career.” How can that be possible?! s Even though times have changed, inclusion is the mandate of the day and children with down […]
When Bethie was little, I would worry about how much “spiritual” truth she could truly understand. I’m always looking for concrete, visual ways to emphasize the truths of God. It’s one thing to read words- “Jesus loves me.” another thing to hear “God is love.” but it’s explosively powerful to SEE and HEAR in a third dimensional sense …..Sight […]
Our family’s migration to Kansas introduced us to a close up look of the “Sensational Cross-Country Flight” of the Monarch butterfly. Lawrence is a blip in their “directional GPS” as they flutter with fortitude toward their wintering home in New Mexico! Last year, Jeff and I, along with Aunt Melody, took Josh, Moriah, Finley, Cohen, and Bethany to an enclosed […]
“Make New Friends- But Keep the Old One is Silver and the other is Gold!” [Tweet “One thing sure in life is this: THINGS CHANGE.”] When Bethany was born, I was concerned that all her siblings were older and she wouldn’t have the joy of home schooling or playing with them; thereby not knowing them […]
I laughed this morning reading my husband’s comment on my last post! And I quote, “I miss those nesting days too. These days its the flutter of wings everywhere, but then, I like the feel of a breeze in my face. And our children are flyers. They really are.” (of course he feels wind- he’s […]
“There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. One of these is roots, the other, wings.” – Hodding Carter I could NOT be a mother eagle. They actually tear apart their nest to encourage their young to fly away!!! How barbaric is that? lol I can’t help reflecting: the dazzling, dynamic season […]
Foggily aware that “someone” was worming their way into into bed with me, I opened one eye to see the sun rising through our window. Turning to assess the big lump under the covers beside me, I acted surprised when Bethany popped up, then laughed when I saw she was fully dressed in her new Hello Kitty dress! Eyes sparkling, […]
Bethany and I “saddled up” the mini-van to round up Grandma Donna, Uncle Steve, and cousin Justin, so we could enjoy an evening of swimming. Before we arrived at our destination, Micah called to warn us that a storm front with lightning and thunder was quickly rolling in. Thus, our plans were waylaid. This one “twist” in our road led us to an […]