“Bella! Bella! Babe, look me. What this word say?” Bethany’s patient, but firm teacher voice commanded Bella’s attention. Bella’s almond eyes crinkled shut as she smiled and shouted, “Mommy!” ~ About two years ago, I met a lovely lady named Patricia. Previously a dance teacher, she had put everything aside to become a stay at home grandma and help raise her […]
Sometimes I forget Jesus lived and walked this “Earth” Journey just like me- exactly like all of us. My focus tends to think of Jesus post resurrection! You know- loved, worshiped, glorified: our Victorious Savior, the Living Word, Alpha Omega, the Beginning and the End, Soon and Coming King! This Holy Week, I’ve fixed my heart and thoughts upon […]
We were stunned! It was finally over! VICTORY had come! We had WON?! You could hear the town erupt in celebration; horns honking, people shouting, fireworks exploding. We were compelled by an unseen force to jump into the convertible and drive through the streets and join the revelry! It was mayhem on the roads. Bumper […]
I’m so thankful for people like Miriam! She traveled the road of downs syndrome 6 years before I did and has left some amazing encouragements and spiritual insights! She inspires me to do the same. Recently, the singer, Aaron Schust and his wife have given birth to a son with downs syndrome. Since I’m further along in our […]
When you can’t handle your storms- turn to the God who rides the winds. There are solar storms sending solar winds 92.96 MILLION miles through space to our little privileged planet! This, in turn, has created the most amazing aurora borealis in the last 50 years! On the other hand, the storms are also shutting down air travel and […]
Parenting your special needs child is challenging- as they enter their era of Independence!
Though I didn’t feel the tremors of the earthquake whose epicenter was in Oklahoma, I’m alert & aware. I’ve read and heard everyone’s surprised comments that Kansas would “feel” some ripples of the earthquake tremors. God hides beautiful treasures for us to discover in life but He does not want the “end of the age” to be a surprise! […]
What’s on your list for today? ~ I’ll never fully understand what compels me to make lengthy, laborious, lists? Lists that I lose and don’t/can’t complete.- 😉 ~ Today- I think I’ll put “MAKING GOD SMILE” at the tip-top! ~ I was stressing- you know- “the running around, heart pumping, kinda grouchy, I don’t know how […]
Surprising Treasures was birthed from life experiences which at first glance looked devastating. Underneath layers of sorrow, loss, fear, and pain, I’ve found TREASURE! Instead of seeing life full of random accidents and misfortunes, I am choosing to be a Treasure Hunter, searching for eternal wealth. [Tweet “God has hidden #secret #riches in the #dark places of #life […]
If we could tune into the heart of God- I believe this is what His every heart beat is saying. He is 100 % committed to our complete care and it is motivated by an endless supply of His love. The trouble is- our mind and thoughts are “running” through the other “channels” being broadcast. […]
Our Life on this earth is just the title page of eternity. One day, the story He is writing will unfold with glorious clarity and understanding- and we will rejoice in God’s amazing Love! It’s all about perspective. C.S. Lewis says, “Pain is God’s megaphone to get our attention!” It certainly does grab our attention […]
1. Start with THE ONE! The One who is the Creator of all life. The One who has compassion on the weak, helpless, and needy. The One who understands our frame is but dust. The One who has set a plan into motion to redeem and restore His creation back to their full glory. Your child […]
Practically every weather worthy morning, “Poppi” (aka Jeff) “races” 1/2 mile around our block ‘ not in a 3K but WITH 3 K- (3 kids- Bethany, Cohen, and Finley) The grandchildren and Beth think they’re in “training” and love this “race”. ~ “I’m gowin fastah dis time Nana”, Cohen boasts. Finley quickly inserts, “Nana, we’re going with Poppi! […]
Wrestling with God- Do you ever feel like you’re wrestling with God? ‘Don’t Wrestle- Just Nestle!’ quote from Corrie Ten Boon! [Tweet “You Don’t Have to #Wrestle God for a #Blessing” #Godis4U”] d As an adult, I’ve tended to wrestle with God. Many times I didn’t rest in His grace and love. I labored to pray […]
A line in a famous song urges us to “Imagine there’s no heaven.” No thank you Mr. Lennon. I’m going to imagine the promise of my Father who sacrificed His only Son so that I can live with Him forever in heaven!!! Lately, one of Bethany’s favorite phrases is “Can you imagine?” Wish I […]