It has been a long and hard last 9 months for me personally. After we closed our church plant 9 months ago, I wrestled with God on many different topics. However, most of the time I tend to tune it out and ignore the real issues. That is until last week. For the past week, my eyes have been opened to how hurt I was over the loss. Dealing With My Heart First off, I would like to say, I am … [Read more...]
10 things TO SAY when a baby is born with Down syndrome
10 things TO SAY when a baby is born with Down syndrome Today is October 1st, which kicks off Down syndrome awareness month. In honor of doing my part to raise awareness about individuals like my two daughters Polly and Evangeline, I'm sharing one of my favorite lists: 10 things TO SAY when a baby is born with Down syndrome. A while back I posted 10 things not to say to a parent of a child … [Read more...]
New Baby Brother Brings New Excitement
This past Saturday on August 30th, we welcomed our 3rd child into the world. Noah Dean Buckley joined the dynamic duo and turned it into the three amigos. It should be fun. However, we were not sure how Fayth and Stephen were going to act. Fayth, our oldest daughter with Down syndrome, was not very welcoming to her first brother, Stephen, 18 months ago. When Stephen was born, she ignored … [Read more...]
5 things to do after someone you love receives a special needs diagnosis
5 things you can do after a family you love receives a special needs diagnosis I’ll never forget the moment I was told my baby had Down syndrome. I was sitting next to her incubator in a hospital, holding on to her heel. I remember being pleased because her eyes were open. She stared intently into mine. The doctor spoke and the words ‘Down syndrome’ crashed over me. Suddenly I was alone without a … [Read more...]
Lord Help Me! It’s Time for School Again!
It's 5:15 am when the alarm goes off, chasing off the last remnants of a beautiful dream of walking on warm summer sands in the light of a glowing sunset. And just like that, Summer. Is. Over. My eyes strain to focus on the ceiling above as I fight an urge to pull the sheets back over my head. But no, I must get up! I must get up because… it's time for school again! I imagine other … [Read more...]
Listening Takes Time For Our Children and Us
Tears were flowing. The frustration of our daughter Fayth not listening was overwhelming my wife, Stephanie. Not to mention she is 8 months pregnant might have something to do with the water works. Stephanie was in one of her spells of exhaustion and frustration. This happens every now and again. We were about to learn a lesson one listening takes time. The Lord is not slow in keeping his … [Read more...]