I wasn’t sure I wanted to go see the new movie Inside Out. The previews made me think it looked weird- but Bethany, Finley, and Cohen really wanted to go. I was wrong about the movie. Inside Out’s was amazing. (imho) The main character was Riley, an 11 year old girl that is transitioning from […]
Christian family, God of Grace, joyful journey, special needs parenting
[Tweet “Kind #words are like honey— #sweet to the soul and healthy for the body. Prov. 16:24”] Bethany and I ran up to Dillon’s to get some much needed groceries. Michael was our baggier that day. (I’ve written about Michael and his boisterous voice. Michael is an adult with a disability on a mission […]
Christian family, God of Grace, joyful journey, special needs parenting
[Tweet “Happy are the people whose God is the Lord! Psalm 144:15 #God #Happy”] x Don’t you just love this verse in the Amplified? d 15 Happy and blessed are the people who are in such a state; yes, happy (blessed, fortunate, prosperous, to be envied) are the people whose God is the Lord! Psalm 144:15 […]
Christian family, God of Grace, joyful journey, special needs parenting
[Tweet “Says the Lord: I will put my #laws in my children’s #hearts, and I will write them on their #minds.”] Our foster daughter, Andie is twenty. Her behavior and choices drive me cuckoo some days. She remains childlike in her desire to have everyone do everything for her and stubborn in her quest to […]
Christian family, God of Grace, joyful journey, special needs parenting
[Tweet “Whatever you do, do it #enthusiastically, as something done for the #Lord and not for men. Col 3:23”] I love, love, love “Big Stage”- aka Dazzler Dance Recital. I just had to share a little movie overview of the Big event. 🙂 Enjoy our granddaughter Finley, Bethany, and Amy- dazzle the stage as […]
Christian family, God of Grace, joyful journey, special needs parents
[Tweet “Proverbs 21:2 People may be right in their own eyes, but the Lord examines their heart.”] Bethany is in full teenager mode. Down syndrome or not a teenager is a teenager. The other day I said, “Hey Bethany, you need to change that top babe. It’s too tight and I can see your […]
Christian family, God of Grace, joyful journey, special needs parents
Ever since Bethany was little, I’ve taught her- With God, nothing is impossible! But Beth, Finley, Cohen and I have been talking about there are some characteristics that are impossible for God (*we’ve included the scriptures to prove it 😉 Be blessed reading about God’s amazing goodness love! He is perfect in all His ways. […]
Christian family, God of Grace, joyful journey, special needs parents
Bethany, Jeff, and I arrived back home just before the clock struck midnight, narrowly escaping being turned into pumpkins. My mind and heart filled with what I’d learned at the Christian Writer’s Conference and the upcoming week of real life played a constant kaleidoscope of images in my very tired, overloaded brain. I […]
Christian family, God of Grace, how to overcome anxiety, joyful journey, power in prayer, special needs parents
[Tweet “Blessed is the one whose strength is in You- whose heart is set on pilgrimage. Ps. 84:7”] [Tweet “We were never meant to coast through #life- it’s an #upward #journey with #God at the #summit.”] Bethany, Jeff and I are at the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, Colorado. At […]
Christian family, God of Grace, joyful journey, special needs parents
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 […]
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[Tweet “Each block of stone has a statue inside; the Sculptor will discover it. #motherhood”] Mothers are lovingly sculpted by God’s hammer and chisel. [Tweet “You are God’s #masterpiece. #Created anew in Christ Jesus, for His purposes. #mom”] The Master starts with uncut, unpolished stone. The rock that hides the beauty within. […]
Christian family, down syndrome, God of Grace, joy in the journey, special needs parenting
I might have a revolutionary idea…. or maybe we just need to remember the Little House on the Prairie one room school house days….. [Tweet “What if #inclusion included teaming up #gifted #students with students who were #challenged? #specialneeds?”] Bethany wasn’t assigned a para at her recent field trip. Devin and Lydia made sure she […]
Christian family, God of Grace, inclusion, joyful journey, special needs parents
When Bethany started riding a tandem bike with her Daddy, we had dreams that one day she would be able to ride a bike independently. Years have passed and many attempts have been made. 🙂 Good thing I never read the stat below. LOL- The vast majority of people with disabilities never have the […]
Christian family, God of Grace, joyful journey, special needs parent
Bethany came running out of the school to the car today. “Mommy! Guess what? I had a fantastic day! I did school by myself! My para was sick and they didn’t give me anybody else. I did it on my own. I’m very proud of me!” LOL! Wooohooo! Way to go Bethany! As […]
Christian family, God of Grace, joyful journey, special needs parents
photo credit- Karla Dornacher- Karla’s Corner [Tweet “The #beauty of the #Lord fills our #heart with great #gladness.”] I’m taking a break from ugly and upsetting today. Today I fight for beauty full. I’m going to selectively determine what my eyes see, my ears will hear, my heart will feel. I will not miss the […]
Christian family, God of Grace, joyful journey, special needs parents