Lamentations 3:21-23 This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. I love to start things. I love the challenge. I love to look at things when they are fresh and new and I also like to create things out of nothing. How about … [Read more...]
Where Can I Find Peace?
Finding peace when your heart is breaking is difficult. Many of us have lost loved ones or are struggling just day to day and sometimes the holiday stressors can feel so heavy and we are more sensitive because of all the busyness. It doesn't feel that long ago when I sat and watched my son gasp for breath in the hospital, he was barely one year-old. He had asthma and when it came boy it was … [Read more...]
Not My Will, But God’s Will: 2 Ways to Keep You Focusing on God’s Will
How many of you feel weary because you are doing it all? You are driving all the kids to their activities and in total of charge of your child or children with disabilities? YOU are the one who is their nurse. YOU are the one who is their behavior therapist trying to minimize the meltdowns. YOU are the one who is their speech therapist helping them to speak. YOU are the one who is their … [Read more...]
To Push or Not to Push
Psalm 37:5 Commit your way to the Lord, Trust also in Him, And He shall bring it to pass. I went to a meeting yesterday at the University of Central Florida. It was a College and Career Planning meeting for my son. Yes, you heard me I was at a huge University checking it out and learning how my son can be included and go to college. Years ago, I wasn't hopeful that it would be a part of our … [Read more...]
3 Reasons To Dream
Isaiah 26:3 You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast because they trust in you. The doctor said, "Your son has autism" as he wrote prescriptions for an MRI and EEG to rule out any brain tumors. I remember staring at my son and thinking what does this mean. My husband quickly asked the doctor, "Will he go to school? Will he be able to go to college?" I was numb. My … [Read more...]
4 Things I Learned Being an Autism Mom
The doctor just blurted it out, "Your child has autism, now just get an MRI and EEG to rule out any brain damage." Seriously that is how we got the actual diagnosis of autism for my son Charlie in 2004. I was numb. I was overwhelmed. I was sad. I didn't know what to do. I have been an autism mom a little over 13 years now. I found out on June 25, 2004. I will never forget that day. … [Read more...]