One of my favorite books of all time is by Hannah Hurnard’ entititled “Hinds Feet on High Places.” (this is truly a must read )It’s an allegory I can relate to every time I read it. The story is a triumphant tale of a “crippled” girl called Much Afraid, who desires to follow the Chief [...]
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Between hormones and happenings, I’ve been such a cry baby the last few days! Thursday was the last day of school and Friday was the “Big Stage” Dance recital. Both of these events celebrated 10 months of learning AND the ENDING of yet another year of childhood. Why is it that when I was little, [...]
Read More Amy, Bethany, big stage, Dazzlers, Finley, growing up, inspiration, roses, tears, treasureI totally underestimate what she can hear and understand. Yesterday, I was sharing with Jeff that although its exciting to watch the kids were growing up and having their own lives, jobs, careers, and families, I get a little sad when trying to plan “family times with all of us- because everyones lives are so busy and going in more [...]
Read More Bethany, encouragement, God's love, inspiration, love, perspective, treasureSome kids count down with excitement for Birthdays and Christmas- Bethany excitedly counts down and celebrates everything! Finley & Cohen time, Amy and Spencer days, Birthdays, Sibling Dates, Sonic dates, Subway dates, Movie Night, Family nights, Church Days, FOG (Followers of God Bible Club) nights, Dazzlers (the Christian dance group she’s in) Play dates with friends and the [...]
Read More Amy, Bethany, dance, Dazzlers, downs syndrome, Finley, inspiration, special needs, treasureLife has a way grabbing my spiritual binoculars and dialing me into hyper-focus! The last few months our family has walked through some life situations that have been hyper-magnifing my perspective, absorbing my focus, zapping my energy, and relentlessly occupying my thoughts. Perspective is lost as “Life” ZOOMS in on the problem and that is literally all I can see. Reading the [...]
Read More children, perspective, prayer“Mothers are the fragrance of Heaven’s love.” As a child, I understood Mother’s Day be a straight-forward celebration. You had one mother and two grandmothers. Three cards to make and three special gifts to give. I remember a paper clip necklace I made for my Mom, and being the “MOM” that she was, she wore it [...]
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As the school year winds down, next year is already being ANTICIPATED!!! This has been an incredible year of CHANGE for Bethany (and I ) While I still home schooled Bethany in her core subjects, Bethany attended public school (4th grade) part-time for art, PE, and music. It has been a win/win decision. Home gave her [...]
Read More 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 [...]
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