Maybe those words have never fallen out of your mouth, but they have mine! I hate to admit it, but there are days when I’ve just had enough. A friend whose life is similar to mine has confessed to me (as I have to her) that we have said these words not only in our heads but they’ve come out of our mouths. And sometimes they have been with anger, exhaust, and a few other emotions! A … [Read more...]
Who Me … Traumatized?
What do you think of when you think about trauma or being traumatized? When I think of being traumatized, I often think of people who have been in severe accidents, victims in a war, soldiers who have seen their buddies die in combat, survivors of sexual abuse, victims of rape and people that have been through other unimaginable atrocities. But what about the parents of children impacted by … [Read more...]
Eyes Are the Windows of the Soul
I’m sure you’ve heard the saying, “Eyes are the windows of the soul.” Jesus said it a little bit differently: "The eye is the lamp of the body. You draw light into your body through your eyes, and light shines out to the world through your eyes. So if your eye is well and shows you what is true, then your whole body will be filled with light." Matthew 6:22 Both sayings makes me think of three … [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...]
Giving God Control Even in Special Needs
It was never mine to begin with. This life I live was never all mine. I gave it to Christ a long time ago. I told him to use me, use my kids, my life, use whatever he needed. I've prayed prayers asking God to use me in bigger ways than inside the walls of my house. And, remember the song I sang asking for the Holy Spirit to lead me where my trust is without those same borders? Well, here I am. … [Read more...]
Waiting for Beautiful: How to Make Peace with God’s Agenda When It Hurts
I checked my computer each hour for several days. First it was to see my daughter’s medical test results as she is sick with a diagnosis in progress. Next it was to receive a message from her doctor about the findings. After waiting a week, we finally received news that a clear diagnosis and solution is yet to emerge. She has been ill for six years. I’m disappointed, frustrated, and … [Read more...]