BB- Before Bethany- I was largely UNAWARE of the “special needs” population. I spent the first two years or so, denying that she had any special needs. In fact, even the word “special” was like hearing fingernails drag across a chalk board. Oh, if I only had $1.00 for every time I heard: “You must be [...]
Read More Bethany, God's glory, limitations, living between the trees, special needs, weaknessYesterday I talked about using our imaginations to think about eternity and all that God has prepared for us. The Bible says we can’t begin to imagine how awesome it is, but I love trying to imagine it! Today, I’d like to talk about the importance of DREAMS. Not just any dreams- but the dreams [...]
Read More Bethany, dreams, inspiration, living between the treesA 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 [...]
Read More determination, disabilities, eternity, fallen world, imagine, inspiration, limitations, overcoming, perseverence, Team HoytAfter 30 years of marriage, being a HENS (Home Executive Nurturing Specialist- aka stay-at-home mom) I have graduated to the supreme status of GHENS- (translated Grand Home Executive Nurturing Specialist- aka a stay at home mom and grandma)! I can’t even measure the blessing of teaching and sharing Jesus and helping pass on the “spiritual baton” to Finley [...]
Read More Cohen, humor, lifeI wonder what it would be like to see the “baggage” I carry around?! Is depression an umbrella, opened over my head, blocking “Son Rays” from my life? Is regret a backpack filled with heavy rocks of self incrimination? Perhaps, the reason my feet feel like lead and I stumble through the day is they [...]
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