When you feel invisible, remember God sees
Earlier this year I attended a national autism conference. Over 600 parents gathered together to learn more about autism, the latest learning technology, and perhaps the key to unlocking their child's potential. For two days I meandered around the conference. Everyone seemed hurried. Determined. Eyes straight ahead. Bent on trying to get to their next break-out session. I remember … [Read more...]
The Power in Your Story
I remember the feeling of awe I had when I first connected to the Internet in the mid 1990's. I was amazed that suddenly I could connect with people from all over the world. I began blogging about my families' journey with autism in 2004, and I did it simply to record our story. I wanted to have a way to look back and be encouraged by Alec's progress whenever I was having a hard day. I never … [Read more...]
Things Never Happen The Same Way Twice
Aslan is the Christ figure in the C.S. Lewis story Prince Caspian. The lion in Narnia is analogous to the story of Jesus. Teaching a lesson to Lucy, he says, “Why didn’t you come to me for help?” She responds, “I’m sorry, why didn’t you come in to save us like last time?” Aslan replies, “Things never happen the same way twice.” Perhaps you’ve learned as I have that no matter how many times … [Read more...]
The Comparison Trap
"I can't believe that her son is already talking. I'm still struggling to get mine to say his first words!" "Look at that mom taking all of those pictures of her daughter. I haven't taken a photo in a year. I am such a bad mom." "Ugh. Look how healthy her kids are eating. I have to get it together in the meal department." Does this sound familiar? Do you ever find yourself thinking … [Read more...]
We Had Nothing to Do With It
…We can only keep on going, after all, by the power of God, who first saved us and then called us to this holy work. We had nothing to do with it. It was all his idea, a gift prepared for us in Jesus long before we knew anything about it. But we know it now. Since the appearance of our Savior, nothing could be plainer: death defeated, life vindicated in a steady blaze of light, all through the … [Read more...]