I love my life. Sure, there’s things that drive me up a wall, tear me down, and wear me out- but mostly I live day to day- blessed because I’m learning to lean on God every step of the way. So there was no yearning or wish or dream of my heart that craved […]
They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the LORD for the display of his splendor. Isaiah 61:3 On becoming a mom- mother- madre- mutter- mum- mae- mommy You don’t arrive at being mum, just because you conceive a child. Mommyhood happens in a myriad of mysterious ways. A seed […]
“I want Daddy to stay home from work. I want to be with him all times.” If Bethie has said this once, she’s said it at least 50 times the last 2 weeks. ~ She’s her Daddy’s girl. He’s been quite busy lately and she’s quite determined (you could say obsessed) about having fun […]
Ruined Masterpiece Restored We are all made in God’s image, we are His children, and the work of His hands. My last post was the beginning truth for our identity. (To See Made in God’s Image post click here) When Bethany saw a dwarf the other day, she surprised me by asking, “Mom, what’s wrong […]
Life isn’t ALL treasure- Most of the time it’s hard and messy. A few months ago, we received a SURPRISING phone call. Jeff’s brother, Steve and his wife Allison, and son, Justin, got transferred and they’re moving to our neck of the woods after 20 years of living on the East Coast! They flew in […]
Discovering our Bundles of Joy Our granddaughter Finley (8), recently blew us away with her insight. While holding her brand new little sister, Cadence Joy, for the 1st time she said, “Awwww- look at you- you’re a bundle of joy, wrapped up in the shape of a person.” Sarah (our daughter), her husband Keith, children […]
We might prepare a last will and testament but God has a better last Will and Testament than we can imagine! Jeff and I have been “laboring” through the process of updating our wills. It’s been sobering and complicated, because we’re addressing Bethany’s special needs by setting up a Special Needs Trust, a Guardianship, and […]
– Our little story of Livin’ the Dream- “down syndrome style.” Has life ever stolen some of your dreams? Has “Reality”, coupled with pain, loss, and disappointments, stolen your ability to dream and imagine? Maybe that’s why I love to watch Bethany’s uninhibited approach to dreams and life. She imagines what’s possible. And while […]
“If you don’t understand God’s hand of blessing- you can’t fully experience His heart of love.”
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 […]
The entrance of special needs, disabilities, or chronic challenges can suck the dreams right out of our lives. Maybe, even ignite a nightmare or two. There are dreamers who dream unrealistic dreams— And then there are realists who close their eyes to all dreaming— but I believe we need to ask our Great […]
Good Morning Treasure Hunters! I want to share a relentless Joy Spreader with you today! Better than spreading peanut butter and infinitely better than spreading a cold, Marie is on a mission to spread JOY Daily. Meet my sweet friend Marie Wikle- founder of Joy Corporation and author of Spreading Joy Daily! I’d like to […]
We won’t ever be a perfect mother. But when we live in God’s LOVE, we’re given SUPER POWERS! Love will flow from God’s heart through ours and SUPERcede our mistakes. [Tweet “[Tweet ” “Love is from God, for God is Love. When we live in Love, we are given Super Powers.”] Becoming a mother […]
Brandon Heath sings a poignant song, Give Me Your Eyes. The chorus is this: Give me your eyes for just one second Give me your eyes so I can see Everything that I keep missing Give me your love for humanity Give me your arms for the broken-hearted Ones that are far beyond my reach. […]
Having home schooled Bethany until last year- we were blissfully ignorant about constructing an IEP. Each public school child receiving special education & any related services must have an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Each IEP is an individualized document which creates an opportunity for teachers, parents, school administrators, related services personnel and students (when appropriate) […]