When we went to Disney World a few years ago- one of the highlights of our trip was a big family luau- On the wall of the entrance was a big sign O H A N A Because of watching Lilo and Stitch (see- watching movies with children are educational ) I knew right away [...]
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Breathing a sigh of relief here today. Yesterday was Bethany’s annual EVALUATION. Six years ago, Bethany finally got off a waiting list and was approved for a MR/DD Waiver. ick- ick- ICK!!!! (was that enough emphasis to get my point across ) I hate the label- Mentally Retarded/ Developmentally Disabled. I mean really, who wants [...]
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I live the life on a roller coaster- and sometimes I plunge and twist into Depression and Anxiety. Even though I love Jesus and He loves me, D/A seem to take me for an unexpected ride. But He is my HELP. I’m learning how to FIGHT and FLEE. One day, I’ll do a post about [...]
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Celebrating 33 Years of TREASURE To my life song with Jesus- my beloved husband and friend, We go together like: peanut butter & chocolate, like a wink & a smile, like a wave & the ocean, like copy & paste, like melody & harmony, like cookies and milk. ~ Through the years I’ve thought of [...]
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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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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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Definition – Beautiful Things #7387 Watching our grandson, Cohen (4), jumping on the trampoline and singing at the top of his lungs- “You Make beauuutiful tings out of de dust! You make beauuutiful tings, you make beauuuutiful tings out of us! When I first heard this song, You Make Beautiful Things, by Gungor, the poignant [...]
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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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~ “You are the light of the world- -like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden.” Matthew 5:14 NLT Jesus tells us- “we”- as His children- are to be LIGHT in this dark world. He is the perfect light & He lights our spirit so we may shine for Him. It’s [...]
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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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We are raising Kings & Queens- or we should be! ~ And You have made us to our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth. Revelation 5:10 C.S. Lewis transports us to a mythical world called Narnia that is “under a curse” which is a parallel for the Christian understanding [...]
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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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Silent Stars by Edy T. Johnson- copyright 2009- reprinted with permission . It wasn’t Christmas, but the view out the small window made me think it could be. Above, stars—scattered like snowflakes across the navy sky—looked down on their reflection below, the twinkling lights of home. In contrast to the storm inside me, the sight [...]
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Lights low, snuggling on the couch, popcorn & drinks in hand, Jeff & I were riveted to- Mission Impossible 4 ~ Ghost Protocol! I guess my life is so boring (LOL) that I need to watch high adrenaline, fast paced, exciting movies just to spice it up a bit. I love the thrill of [...]
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Snuggled on our couch, under a big, green blanket, Cohen, Bethany, and I began our Monday morning of home schooling with a stack of books. First one up was The Message Bible for Kids. Our story took us to Zachariah’s biggest day of his life- his turn to go into the Holy of Holies and [...]
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