God is the good Author and Life is filled with Plot Twists and Surprising Adventures Just when I thought I knew where the story was going- along came a Surprising Plot Twist! [Tweet “Let #God write your #story- He has the #best endings in mind.#trust”] Have you ever surprised yourself? Sometimes I question—- scratch my […]
autism, Christian parenting, down syndrome, foster care, God's amazing love, God's surprising treasures, special needs parenting
[Tweet “The eternal #God is your #refuge, and underneath are His #everlasting #arms #safety”] Duet. 33:27 For all you snugglers out there- I ask you- What could ever be better than snuggling a baby or toddler in your arms, heart beat to heart beat- soul to soul??? I was rocking our granddaughter, Cadence (1) […]
Christian family, God of Grace, joyful journey, special needs parenting
Is Life a True or False Test? Bethany may never learn higher math or the periodic table, but God showed us early on THE most important thing she can ever learn. Down Syndrome can’t stop Bethany from learning to understand and know God in a personal way and learn to live by His truths. #PrimeDirective […]
Bethany, down syndrome, fallen world, life, perspective, truth
I John 4:17 The Message God is love. When we take up permanent residence in a life of love, we live in God and God lives in us. This way, love has the run of the house, becomes at home and mature in us, so that we’re free of worry on Judgment Day…..There is no […]
down syndrome, fear adults with special needs, future, parenting, planning, prayer, special needs
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 […]
babies, bundle of joy, celebrate, children, Finley, inspiration, miracle, people, treasure
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 […]
eternity, future and a hope, God's blessing, God's inheritance, God's will, last will and testament, treasure
Do you ever get depressed about dysfunctional or broken relationships? Death brings its unique depths of suffering. Have you ever “suffered” so much “loss” in this life, you think you’ll break into a million pieces if you lose just one more thing? I have. I woke up the other morning with a profound sense of […]
broken hearted, Christian family, encouragement, eternity, God of Grace, joyful journey, restoration, special needs parents
Life Hacks- How to go from Distressed to DE-Stressed Are you Distressed? or in the process of becoming De-Stressed? I’ve been chewed up, beat up, and spit out by Stress. Some days, I’m a walking “distressed” mess. I’m sure you’ve had daily battles yourself! Here’s some great Life Hacks to fight Stress and it’s […]
Call on God, de-stressed, distressed, life hacks, meditation, overcoming, perspective, perspective. Gods Goodness, Word of God, Worship
– 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 […]
Bethany, camping, dreaming, family, gift from God, humor, livin the dream, treasure
“If you don’t understand God’s hand of blessing- you can’t fully experience His heart of love.”
blessing, comfort, encouragement, Father God, God's hands, guidance, hands, identity, inspiration, life, perspective, protection, treasure
Growing Up Down Syndrome, ready or not, here it comes. It’s never far from my mind that special needs present special challenges.
Christian family, down syndrome, down syndrome teenager, God of Grace, joyful journey, Special Need Parent
“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, […]
adult special needs, autism, bullying, Chuck Colson, Dancing With Max, Darkness in the Theatre, disabilities, Emily Colson, fallen world, intolerance, living between the trees, love, prejudice, respect, special needs, tolerance
A mudball isn’t much to look at! It’s unbeautiful. Bland. Nothing Special. Most wouldn’t take a second glance at it, much less pick it up. [Tweet “God sees past our #ugliness to the #treasure within. #transformation”] I was a mudball; encrusted with depression and doubt. My hardened shell covered insecurities. xx Through God’s […]
Christian Familiy, God of Grace, identity, joyful journey, Special need parenting
Do you ever wonder if God is really in control of it all? Does everything happen for His reasons? Is life just random chances or is God lovingly in charge of it all? God’s Goal for Us: [Tweet “#God wants you to be so convinced of His #goodness, that nothing can shake your trust in […]
Christian family, down syndrome, God of Grace, joyful journey, special needs parenting
Question for you today: 😉 Do you yada or do you YADAH? w Yada~”the daily doodles about nothing”- wow – if that doesn’t describe our society- TV- and social media- I don’t know what does 🙂 a a All I know, is I don’t want to throw out yada with my words and attitude- […]
Christian family, God of Grace, joyful journey, Special need parenting, yadah