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...]
We’ve Moved to KeyMinistry.org
We are now part of the Key Ministry family and all our new content will be featured there. We'll leave this site up as a resource and hope you'll join our team of writers at our new home. … [Read more...]
Digging Deep
As I sit here and type these words, tears are streaming down my cheeks like never before. One by one. It has been a tough few days. Have you ever felt so low you didn't want to move, speak, or reach out to anyone? Well, that is about me right now. God has been growing me big time these last 3 years. I know He is building my testimony, but I think it is time to move on to someone else. … [Read more...]
Hope After High School
Psalm 17:6 I call on you, my God, for you will answer me; turn your ear to me and hear my prayer. I remember years ago when my son Charlie was just under 2, before his autism diagnosis, we had started a 529 Savings Plan for both of my children to help save towards college. I was excited that we were starting early and hopeful by doing this we would be able to pay for their college years later … [Read more...]
I Won’t Give Up
Lately, I have been in so many situations where God has been speaking to me about trusting Him, giving it to Him fully, and not letting the devil get in. What about you? Have you been getting those same messages? The devil wants us to give up. Give up with our parenting. Give up in helping our kids through their struggles. Give up in our marriages. Give up with our finances. Give up … [Read more...]
Orlando, Why Not Us?
I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. John 16:33 (emphasis mine) I woke up to get ready to help my church with their online campus and I got my phone and walked downstairs. It was Sunday morning, June 12. It was about 9:15am. I had gone to sleep the night before around 11:30pm and had no … [Read more...]