[box type=”info”] “I so excited. I’m going to 5th grade…then 6th grade, then 7th grade, then 8th grade! Then can I drive a car?” quote by Bethany Barclay 11 years old & absolutely serious[/box] As the school year winds down, next year is already being ANTICIPATED!!! This has been an incredible year of CHANGE for Bethany […]
Bethany, change, encouragement, inspiration, transformationMomma- Who is God? A Bedtime Quest….. Tucking Beth in bed last night I kissed and hugged her very tight. Joining hands, we began to pray Grateful for our awesome day! Suddenly Beth popped up in bed, smiled at me and then she said, “BUT Momma, Who is God? Thinking hard of all I knew How […]
Bethany, God, prayer, treasure“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 […]
Bella, Bethany, celebrate, encouragement, limitations, overcoming, special needs, thankfulness, transformation
This is the True Story of how Bethany, discovers God out ranks Google in every way! * “MOM! How you spell tummy?” * “t- u- mm- wait! why do you need to know?” * “I need to know so I can finish.” * Finish what?” * “Finish gettin ready to get me my baby!!!” By […]
Bethany, downs syndrome, dreams, God Answers, google, humor, joy, prayer, special needs
[Tweet “Some windows open our hearts to hidden worlds and secret places…#miracles “] A little gel and an ultrasound machine opened a window for Micah, Adrienne, and I as we beheld a miracle in process. First, we saw the four chambered heart beating steadily, the two hemispheres of the brain, the spine, the bones, kidneys, […]
Christian family, God of Grace, joyful journey, special needs parentSometimes 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 […]
encouragement, Jesus, joy, living between the trees, overcoming, perseverence, perspective, treasureWe 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 […]
Bethany, eternity, inspiration, Jayhawks, Jesus, KU, overcoming, perspective, transformation
Though our constitution truthfully states that all “men” are created equal, the reality in this fallen world is: “All” are not equally endowed. As a mom, I try to be an “equalizer”. You know, keep everything fair and more-or-less-the same. I find it’s a formidable, if not impossible task when dealing with something abstractly complicated such as “intelligence”. e […]
Bethany, brain, disabilities, downs syndrome, encouragement, fallen world, inspiration, labels, limitations, living between the trees, perspective, promises, transformation, treasure
Ahhhh! Spring Break! Methinks it should be a mandatory holiday week for everyone! 🙂 I’ve reveled in my “new” routine- no babysitting, no homeschooling, no agendas, no lengthy to do lists. On the positive side- enjoying my family more, a mini-vacation, visiting a museum & a zoo, a more leisurely pace, 3 books devoured, 2 movies enjoyed, rejoicing as […]
Bethany, Cohen, family, Finley, growth, new things, spring
When God has blessed you with a great Daddy, I suppose you’ll always be a Daddy’s girl. 🙂 I’ve been blessed to have been given a wonderful Dad- hardworking, loving, kind, friendly, outgoing, encouraging, and a perfect example of not letting some very unfair, tragic things in life make him bitter. Nine years ago, on Focus on the Family, I […]
Dad, inspiration, perseverence, thankfulness, treasure, treasure tribute
“OK, Bethany! Can you read all these vocabulary words and use them in a sentence? “Sure, Mommy!” Beth was doing a great job until we got to a very “simple” word. It was the word- brag. Bethany read it and stared blankly at me. “Can you use it in a sentence? It means to […]
Bethany, Christian family, God of Grace, joyful journey, special needs parentingThe Doctor peered intently at the scars. There were five large, irregular shaped “dents” which blemished Moriah’s otherwise flawless skin. He rehearsed the options. “The scars are too deep for microdermabrasion. The pox marks left from your bout with shingles are too big to cut out. It would necessitate me making a long linear scar down the whole middle of your cheek […]
beauty, inspiration, life, Moriah, transformation, treasure hunter
Does sadness ever come calling? Sadness can settle in on me like fog settles into the low places in the morning; banished only by the Son who has the power to dispel it. [Tweet “The #Son is the #Light of the world- #darkness cannot #overcome it. #Victory”] s When I first saw The Lord of […]
Christian family, God of Grace, joyful journey, salvation, special needs parenting
One morning, I was doing Wii Fit and Cohen was watching “Uncle” Josh getting ready for a day at Washburn. Cohen excitedly informs me, “Nana, when I gwow up, I’m gonna go to college just like Uncle Dosh, but I’m gonna study soccer, basketball, and baseball. Den I’ll graduate and you can come watch me play all de […]
Cohen, humor, Joshua, limitations, perspective, prayer, superhero“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 […]
Bethany, celebrate, God's love, love, perspective, special needs, valentines