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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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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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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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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Thank you Wayne, for sharing this insight as a parent who has been gifted to parent a child with special needs. I’m continually amazed by His love- Cindy A Letter to My Son- by Wayne Stauffer published 1994 – Exceptional Parenting Magazine Dear Timmy, It’s hard to think of all I’ve learned from you that [...]
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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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My guest today is Timmy Stauffer… the son of our good friend from high school, Wayne & Debbie Stauffer. I was drawn to learn more about Timmy when Wayne posted on FB, that his son had never wanted to pray for healing from Cerebral Palsy. He has always believed that God will use it for [...]
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Monday morning we went to the Dr. and learned that Bethany’s eardrum had collapsed inward and was laying on top of the bones which shouldn’t be showing The picture is not for the faint of heart but this is NOT how your eardrum should look! Basically, the negative pressure sucked it in, diminishing the [...]
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Snap! Flash! Peek-a-boo! Trying to get all the children and babies to look at the camera was hilarious! Celebrating “Grandma Barclay’s” birthday today, we took gathered all of her great-grandchildren around her as cameras immortalized the moment. 6 great grandchildren and two more to join us next May! We sat and talked while babies were [...]
Read More birthday, celebrate, crown, eternity, family, grandchildren, great grandchildren, riches, thankfulness, tiara, true wealth“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 [...]
Read More choices, inspiration, mom, perspective, thankfulness“Bella! Bella! Babe, look me. What this word say?” Bethany’s patient, but firm teacher voice commanded Bella’s attention. Bella’s almond eyes crinkled shut as she smiled and shouted, “Mommy!” ~ About two years ago, I met a lovely lady named Patricia. Previously a dance teacher, she had put everything aside to become a stay at home grandma and help raise her [...]
Read More Bella, Bethany, celebrate, encouragement, limitations, overcoming, special needs, thankfulness, transformationWhen God has blessed you with a great Daddy, I suppose you’ll always be a Daddy’s girl. I’ve been blessed to have been given a wonderful Dad- hardworking, loving, kind, friendly, outgoing, encouraging, and a perfect example of not letting some very unfair, tragic things in life make him bitter. Nine years ago, on Focus on the Family, I [...]
Read More Dad, inspiration, perseverence, thankfulness, treasure, treasure tribute* * * * “What do you say?” * * * * * “Please and Thank you.” * * * * * Isn’t it delightful being around people who are polite, grateful, and thankful? I love it when our children express their thanks and gratitude! Some people are “naturally” more effusive and outspoken but I believe an [...]
Read More encouragement, perspective, thankfulness, treasureMicah David (Micah- “who is like God?” David- “beloved of God”) 11/11/88 celebrating 23 years on this Veteran’s Day 11/11/11~ you stretched our circle of love! This is the last child that I write a tribute for in 2011. Thanks for bearing with me as I’ve shared my heart about the treasure trove of children the Lord has [...]
Read More birthday, family, humor, Micah, thankfulness, treasure, tribute25 years ago, my little helper, Sarah, (5 at the time) helped me rake for three hours, piling leaves into a huge leaf fort. I was hoping to jump start my labor- since I was 7 days overdue. All I got were blisters and a backache. Out came the heat pad for my back, my feet went up on our ottoman, and we crashed on the couch [...]
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