It’s bedtime again. The end of yet another day. I still tuck Bethany in at night, even though she’s 13, because that’s when we ramble about the adventures of her day and what excitement and responsibilities await her the next day. Then we pray- and dream. I lay in her bed, rubbing her back. Sometimes, […]
I feel crummy. Moriah is stressed out in her college Biology class and I wish I could have a redo. While I still am convinced home schooling was the better path for our children, ONE of the weaknesses I had in home schooling was not giving enough written tests. In this sense, in this “assessment […]
[Tweet “Each of you should look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. #compassion Phil. 2:4”] “Mom! I love my new classes! I have Mr. M____ for keyboarding! I’m going to learn a ton, Mom. A TON! That’s a lot.” Not pausing for a breath, Bethany continued, […]
“Mommy! I SAY…… I want to work at the hospital.” d “MMMhmmm. I know.” I murmured. 100 times of hearing that sentence in the last 24 hours had me scrambling to think of anything to get Bethany Re- Directed. d s Bethany gets “fixated” “stuck” “embedded”- Focused on what she wants- She keeps talking about […]
d I tailor make a lot of Bethany’s reading books because there are some very specific things I want her to know. The first book I made was a catechism of sorts titled “Who is God?” It asks questions and then gives simple answers. ie- Who is God? God is my Creator! Who is God? God […]
Snowflakes and people are a marvelous mathematical miracle. Both are designed with intricate information with infinite potential for beauty and design. [Tweet “Snowflakes and #people are #miracles of intricate #design and #beauty. #treasuresOfSnow”] Sunny, windy, blustery Lawrence, Kansas got a “kiss” of snow last week. We’ve had the warmest (45-70!) winter thus far so this cold snap […]
* * M *Miraculous * A Arrival * * G * God * * I * Incarnate* C * Celebrate * [Tweet “The #magic of #CHRISTmas is in His #presence- #gloria #InExcelsisDeo”] As C. S. Lewis so eloquently […]
I abhor prejudice! I detest the unjust treatment of someone based on their gender, color, IQ, age, wealth or lack thereof. I believe God detests prejudice also. God is no respecter of persons. (Acts 10:34) He makes the rain fall on the just and the unjust. (Matthew 5:45) God’s Son was sent to save […]
s Usually, my joy meter is off the chart in the month of December! l mean, what is better than choosing gifts that will bless others, baking special goodies, writing & reading Christmas letters, reconnecting in small ways around the hope of the world and celebrating Jesus!? a [Tweet “Jesus isn’t found in a #perfect […]
Hey Moms! Have you ever felt a bit like a “town crier”? You know- walking your “beat”, repeatedly ringing your hand bell and proclaiming- “Hear ye, Hear ye, listen up! Here’s the scoop- hey- are you really listening?! a If there was only a way to say it once and for all! 🙂 s If […]
Have you read or watched the movie, Skipping Christmas, by John Grisham? (the book was adapted to the movie- Christmas with the Kranks) Can you relate in any way, shape or form to Luther Krank? He wants to skip Christmas- just for one year. s No stress at the mall, spending money you don’t have, […]
[Tweet “Daily- we’re compelled to live in an #attitude of #gratitude. #ThanksGiving”] So whatever you’re doing for Thanksgiving- Just remember- thanks giving is a verb! May the Lord Bless You all and keep you – may our thanks giving be as a symphony of Praise! Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; […]
When my heart is overwhelmed- lead me to the Rock that is higher than I! It wasn’t pretty, but it was loud and earnest; we began singing Psalm 61 and praying as I drove my husband, Jeff, to the Emergency Room Monday night. w My anxiety climbed as I watched Jeff struggle […]
God’s Love is BIGGER than Divorce by Guest Author and daughter- Sarah Barclay Gilliland I was hurriedly unloading the dishwasher when the unmistakable release of air from a stressed-out five year old came from the direction of the dining room. Head down, pencil poised, “This is tricky…” she sighs. I walk over to the table […]
Thank you Amazing God who cares about the details of our lives! I just have to praise you for Bethany’s educational experiences this year! The administration, teachers, para’s and support at Middle School this year has been bent-over backward accommodating and gracious! And though the “law” says every child with a disability is “entitled” […]