While Jesus may not have known the 24/7 demands of parenthood (around the clock feedings, diaper changes, doctor’s visits, play dates and IEP meetings), He did understand the demands of being constantly needed by others. He knew what it was to need to find a time and a place to be alone. Yet in spite of the never-ending needs of others and the very good causes, Jesus knew when to when to press … [Read more...]
Are You There God?
Often times when things are going good we don’t talk to God as much, but when things start to crumble we look to Him and often ask “why” or “how come.” My journey through life in my 46 years so far has had some ups, downs, curves, twists, turns, and sometimes sharp drops out of nowhere. I grew up primarily in a divorced home with 2 parents that were struggling in their own right. Before age … [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...]
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...]
This Day
If you're anything like me, you've laid awake at night wondering what is going to happen with that precious little one of yours. It can taunt us, this unknown future. Will my boy ride a bike? Will he have friends? How am I going to give her care as I get older? Will she be loved? For a long time I obsessed with predicting just how much time we had left with our son Calvin. Images of … [Read more...]
I’m Running Away From Home
That’s it! I’ve had it! I can’t take one more day like this, so I’m running away from home, and I'm never coming back. You know the type of days I’m talking about. These are the kind where everyone wants a piece of you, and there’s not enough to go around. First, there are my oh-so-needy kids. Despite their age, I can barely use a bathroom without them requiring something of me. “Mom! I’m … [Read more...]