My most challenging ongoing lesson: ”Letting Go-d” Years of protecting, nurturing, & shielding her from the “looks”, “nonacceptance”, negative experiences, or situations where she would flounder, have left me with a bit of a “nest” mentality. I know the “nest” where we are safe- where we thrive- where Bethany is safeguarded and secure – where [...]
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I want to shout it loud and clear For every heart to hear You’re not an oops, mistake or blob You’re a God thing. No one is all good and that means we’re all badly in need of a Savior. God’s love was so extreme, He put our bad on The only Good – Jesus- [...]
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Do you ever question your “purpose” in life; your “identity” and “worth”? Have you ever felt like a loner? a misfit? Why not watch Wreck-it Ralph and pocket a special nugget?! Meet Wreck-it Ralph (is a loveable, bumbling character unhappy with his persona, his calling, his “job”) Ralph is told- “You wreck everything” “You’re [...]
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The morning birds sang songs of Glory Tweets and Warbles filled the air with Joy & Praise Gifting wings to hearing hearts. There’s a curious “uplifting” and “wholeness” that happens when I’m surrounded by song. Whether it be in nature, from instruments, or a person lifting their voice in melody; music washes and heals, refreshes [...]
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John 21:21 “Turning his head, Peter noticed the disciple Jesus loved following right behind. When Peter noticed him, he asked Jesus, “Master, what’s going to happen to him?” Jesus said, “If I want him to live until I come again, what’s that to you? You—follow me.” One of the most liberating truths I’m learning that [...]
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The first 4 lines of the song, “How Many Kings” by Down Here- should be enough to make anyone fall to their knees in abandoned love- surrendering to the unrestrained Love He has demonstrated to the world! How many kings stepped down from their thrones? How many lord have abandoned their homes? [...]
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World Down Syndrome Day is March 21st IDSC is uniting with bloggers and parents all over the world to celebrate “Who I Am” – an awareness campaign to help people understand that ALL of life is precious! Don’t forget to come back this Thursday, the 21st, to view the exciting video but for today- Here’s [...]
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Do you remember the story of the two women coming before King Solomon….. begging him to cut a baby in half so that they could “share” the baby? ~ I read an even more bizarre news story today! Thankfully, as in the Bible account- true love wins. A surrogate woman was offered $10,000.00 [...]
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He makes the clouds his chariot and rides on the wings of the wind. Psalm 104:3 Grace and Inspiration have kept our home functioning since Jeff has been in Cuba. I miss him terribly, but hey, I’m a “big girl” who knows how to cowgirl up and deal- – that and He enables me [...]
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My husband, Jeff, has always been a runner. When he was 16, he had a heat stroke when he was running and almost died. His mom was told that they “couldn’t do anything more” for him, that he would be a “vegetable” (yes- the medical profession used this unbelievably illiterate word to describe his supposed [...]
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What a wonderful video! Every school/club/person/church/organization/family should be so blessed to be able to see this heartwarming, informative “snippet” explaining how people with down syndrome are JUST LIKE YOU. This video highlights the lives of 3 teenagers with down syndrome and their friends. Great advice and insightful understanding that will be sure to strengthen and [...]
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Better get a box of kleenex out. In this honest, heart-wrenching video, Paisley’s Dad- Heath White, shares his shock, embarrassment and rejection when finding out their daughter was diagnosed with down syndrome. Follow his journey; the pain of “losing the dream of a perfect child” to the “awakening that true love comes in all sort [...]
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I think of myself as a free spirit- freedom = happy. Love that verse- Whom the Son has set free, they are free indeed. I’m the first to admit, I don’t like restraints, limits, boundaries- at least without being told why. Surely somebody besides me can relate? speed limits, seat belt laws, any law that [...]
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Higher than the mountains that I face ~ Stronger than the power of the grave ~ Constant through the trial and the change One thing… Remains [repeat] [Chorus:] Your love never fails- it never gives up! Never runs out on me [3x] The most amazing love- we’ll never come to a full understanding of- [...]
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“Momma, why I have creepy eyes?” ~ My mission: Equip Bethany (& all my children & grandchildren) with the truth: They are made in the image of God- by God and for Him and He has crowned them with His glory and honor. When I look at the night sky and see the work [...]
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