I’m here to testify- you can teach an old dog new tricks- or maybe it’s you can teach an old bird new twicks. I’ve ventured into tweetland and I’m having so much fun meeting like minded Christians who are on the same mission as I am- Shout it out- God is good and we’re all [...]
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You cannot lose what God lovingly treasures in the palm of His hand. To continue….. Yes- it feels like you’ve “lost” your loved one. You have in one sense. But have you truly “lost” something if you know where to find it? Perhaps “hidden” is a better word. Your loved one’s true [...]
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Today was a “gray day” Not outside, the sun was shining, but inside our home & hearts, a storm was brewing. It was the kind of day, you’re glad you’ve been “storing up” lots of inspirational words & absorbing the the tangible love of family and friends; because, just like we should store up money [...]
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This video is a must see! Pastor Rick Warren teams up with Nick Vujicic, shares with Oprah the “Wild Card of Life” that can change everything! Our choices & attitude & our faith toward God! We can’t control our environment, our genetics, our chemistry, our 1st relationships, our circumstances, or what we’ve been [...]
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I’ve shared many stories of Bethany; lifting my cell phone to call a sibling, regularly texting everyone to see what they’re doing and when they’re coming over to see her, how she has everyone’s phone number memorized and has no problem navigating any phone she happens to find. So it made sense (in my limited [...]
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When I saw this picture My spirit cried “Oh, yes-Lord, Jesus!” 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 [...]
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We all deal with “limits” in our human brain! I know I have days where I feel “brain fog” or “brain dead”. I go into a room and forget why I went there. LOL! I go to the grocery store and come back home only to remember what I forgot to get. (oh my ) But [...]
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You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book Psalm 56:8 God knows I must have a ginormous bottle and I’m fairly certain you do too. Sometimes, my “life between the trees” journey feels like someone unexpectedly pushed me off a [...]
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Guest Timmy Stauffer- Part 2- I’m so blessed and honored to share Tim’s perspective with you. God has hidden treasure in the most surprising places. Cerebral Palsy is not ALL of who I am, but it is part of who I am. I don’t think I’ve ever consciously questioned God about why I was given [...]
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Who doesn’t love a good story? My Dad is a walking “story” book of past days- go ahead, ask him anything and it will trigger a story- but be ready to sit down a spell to listen. Cohen, Finley, & Bethany love me to read and “make up” stories where they are the adventurers [...]
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Once Upon a Time and Happily Ever After. Each one of our stories began with His intimate plans and details. Our life is a journey to discover His love and His purposeful redemption. *But Happily Ever After doesn’t come until He comes back to reign and rule as King of Kings. ~ Does “Life” crowd [...]
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I’ve lost my reading glasses so often, I’ve taken to wearing them on my head when they’re not needed. Unfortunately, I’ve often misplaced my spiritual spectacles too: the ones that fine tune my focus on the spiritual reality behind my physical circumstances. School is going great for Bethany and Bethany is immensely enjoying not only home [...]
Read More Akeelah and the Bee, Bethany, home school, home schooling, limitations, living between the trees, perseverence, perspective, school, spiritual spectacles, treasureBethany and I are still working on “talking fast” (see previous post) Days of practicing is opening my eyes to the MAMMOTH task set before us. I didn’t realize how many aspects to talking and conversation there really is. She wants me to “script” her talking LOL- and that just isn’t possible. I feel like [...]
Read More Bethany, concrete learner, downs syndrome, humor, perseverence, special needs, talking, transformationPIRATES don’t just live on the high seas! I’ve got a sneaky pirate, who resides with me! She “pilfers” my phone with great skill. At anytime, at any moment, a text message might be sent forth to any unsuspecting victim, from my phone. “i love you call me skype” “sonic date call me” “come see [...]
Read More Bethany, overcoming, perseverence, pirates, treasure, treasure hunterSometimes I forget Jesus lived and walked this ”Earth” Journey just like me- exactly like all of us. My focus tends to think of Jesus post resurrection! You know- loved, worshiped, glorified: our Victorious Savior, the Living Word, Alpha Omega, the Beginning and the End, Soon and Coming King! This Holy Week, I’ve fixed my heart and thoughts upon [...]
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