“Above all else- [Tweet “Put on #love- which binds everything together in perfect harmony. Col. 3:14”] I don’t know if you’ve had a chance to read an article that’s going viral- at least in the special needs universe. I’m still shocked that it happened in our “tolerance” driven world. Written by Chuck Colson’s daughter, […]
You wore the veil, you walked the aisle, you took my hand And we dove into a mystery. ~Casting Crowns from the song, Broken Together Weddings and babies are on my brain! Our daughter gets married in 2 days!! Our daughter-in-love is expecting their 2nd girl less than two weeks after that, our oldest daughter […]
[Tweet “The beginning point of #healing is recognizing you’re #sick. #wholeness”] Jesus said He had come not for the healthy but for the sick. I’m done pretending I’m O.K. My choices, my fallen state, and “Life”- these things work together to disable me; spiritually, mentally, &/or physically. What about you? Do you ever feel broken […]
The Tower of Babel via Genetic Engineering is rising again to the heavens. People blindly come and worship at the scientific DNA altar as Doctors routinely pressure (cough- offer) prenatal testing to “help” parents make a decision about the desirability of keeping their offspring. (aka children) w Down Syndrome testing was an easy beginning […]
Higher than the mountains that I face ~ Stronger than the power of the grave ~ Constant through the trial and the change One thing… Remains [repeat] [Chorus:] Your love never fails- it never gives up! Never runs out on me [3x] The most amazing love- we’ll never come to a full understanding of- […]
Alas, flu has come to visit our home & I hope and pray it doesn’t visit everyone! Last night, Moriah and Bethie boo were up -vomiting & I’ll spare you all the other gory details…. But even as I held heads and prayed, I was contemplating my Christmas wish. On the other side of the […]
October is National Downs Syndrome Awareness month. Bloggers are being encouraged to post 31 days to bring awareness & celebrate people with DS are deserving of inclusion and equality. October is also National Clergy Appreciation month, Fire Safety month, Pregnancy Loss & Infant Loss awareness, Rett Syndrome month, Breast Cancer Awareness month, Domestic Violence awareness, National […]
I totally underestimate what Bethany can hear and understand. Yesterday, I was sharing with Jeff that although its exciting to watch the kids were growing up and having their own lives, jobs, careers, and families, it’s difficult to plan time for our “big family” to come together. I started reminiscing about the “good old days” […]
“I so excited!!! I love Mrs. T____. I love Mrs. N_______ I love Chandler and Shaiyanna- they’re so sweet. Adelle is my best friend. I love her! Myka and Nola are really nice to me. I give all cards to everyone. I love all mommy!! Ohhhh- They going to love my valentines. I love all […]
Today, I open the treasure chest of memories and celebrate the birthday of our sixth jewel- Moriah Ruth. (not called the wind Mariah- but MOriah- the great mountain of God) My quiver felt full and satisfied when Moriah was born. A little girl again- after three boys, was just what our family needed. While Sarah was […]
Fear wants to help build my house! It has come to stay until I kick it out! Fear wants to be my contractor. I have to refuse to let FEAR dwell my mind and spirit. FEAR has to be dealt with. If left alone or given permission- fear will destroy the house of love God’s trying to build. Fear […]
Fear, disappointments, worry, depression- these are some of the things in life that try to build our “house”. You know, where we live and think, and breathe and play. These things try to surround us, define us, enclose us, and trap us. But God is building a different house, with a sure foundation that cannot be […]