[Tweet “God encourages becoming like a #child to be #great in His #kingdom.”] Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoever welcomes one such […]
Bethany loves. Bethany especially loves babies. And that’s an understatement. Life is simple for Bethany. Her mantra: If we love everyone, everything will be all right. Bethany recently turned 15. We’ve dreamed of God using her to become an advocate for down syndrome and for LIFE. Because of prenatal testing, fear mongering, and […]
It’s funny how the summer begins with so much promise of lazy, hazy days and sizzles away at a bewildering speed. The days are getting shorter and I just bought my cinnamon apple candle that I love to burn when the crisp fall air begs open windows and the leaves begin to burnish. School shopping √ […]
[Tweet “The #peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.- Jesus””] I want peace in my life. When I look at everything happening in this world- I am troubled and worried. I am afraid and overwhelmed. But God has promised to never leave us or forsake […]
[Tweet “Be #intentional! #Celebrate every #good #gift! #thankfulness”] 15 Candles – Shining Bright Bethany’s birthday is a mysterious conundrum. July 23rd is forever intertwined in my head and heart with Bethany’s sister, our 2nd daughter, Kristin Faith. * Kristin and Bethany share birthdays- July 23rd- separated by 17 years. Though they share birthdays, they’ll never […]
Recently, my hubby, Jeff got to have his meniscus repaired on his knee. What a hurtful blessing! Knee surgery hurt for the time being but the end result is going to be worth the pain. [Tweet ““Change comes with pain… But this pain later becomes a gain”] Of course, the medjusin (medicine) was great too- […]
[Tweet “Seize the little foxes – destroyers of vineyards: don’t let little things #steal your #joy! “] YLT Song of Solomon 2:15 I bought a gorgeous hibiscus plant in April. Daily, new blossoms of beauty delight me! I love my gardens in the spring/summer. Baby birds, hummingbirds, blooms galore, and a sweet, little bunny nibbling […]
[Tweet “Jesus said, “If you want to be great in the kingdom of God, learn to be the servant of all.””] Parents spend a ton of time, money, and effort raising their children. Multiply that time, money, and effort for a parent of a child with a disability. But my effort will be […]
[Tweet “We all want to be #right- but do we want to be #righteous? “] [Tweet “God blesses those who hunger and thirst for #righteousness, for they will be satisfied. Matt. 5:6”] r What is righteousness? I’m not talking about “self righteousness” which so many people accuse Christians of being if they dare […]
I wasn’t sure I wanted to go see the new movie Inside Out. The previews made me think it looked weird- but Bethany, Finley, and Cohen really wanted to go. I was wrong about the movie. Inside Out’s was amazing. (imho) The main character was Riley, an 11 year old girl that is transitioning from […]
[Tweet “Kind #words are like honey— #sweet to the soul and healthy for the body. Prov. 16:24”] Bethany and I ran up to Dillon’s to get some much needed groceries. Michael was our baggier that day. (I’ve written about Michael and his boisterous voice. Michael is an adult with a disability on a mission […]
[Tweet “Happy are the people whose God is the Lord! Psalm 144:15 #God #Happy”] x Don’t you just love this verse in the Amplified? d 15 Happy and blessed are the people who are in such a state; yes, happy (blessed, fortunate, prosperous, to be envied) are the people whose God is the Lord! Psalm 144:15 […]
[Tweet “Says the Lord: I will put my #laws in my children’s #hearts, and I will write them on their #minds.”] Our foster daughter, Andie is twenty. Her behavior and choices drive me cuckoo some days. She remains childlike in her desire to have everyone do everything for her and stubborn in her quest to […]
[Tweet “Whatever you do, do it #enthusiastically, as something done for the #Lord and not for men. Col 3:23”] I love, love, love “Big Stage”- aka Dazzler Dance Recital. I just had to share a little movie overview of the Big event. 🙂 Enjoy our granddaughter Finley, Bethany, and Amy- dazzle the stage as […]
[Tweet “Proverbs 21:2 People may be right in their own eyes, but the Lord examines their heart.”] Bethany is in full teenager mode. Down syndrome or not a teenager is a teenager. The other day I said, “Hey Bethany, you need to change that top babe. It’s too tight and I can see your […]