Do you stress over when school ends and you have no idea what your child will do over the summer? Do you worry how you will pay for that special camp? Are you nervous about not finding a "special" camp? Are you afraid they will forget what they have been learning? Well, I have a confession. I do this sometimes. My son just finished his 7th-grade year and now he had his first day of … [Read more...]
I Wasn’t Given a Mom Manual
I remember being in high school and I had to take a health class. You know the one where you had to carry around an egg for a week to see if you can take care of a baby. One class, I remember had to carry a doll baby that cried every time you put it down. That was brutal to watch my friends do that. Well, you just read about all the training I had to be a mother. Yes, that is right, I had … [Read more...]
Why My Child Lord?
Call to me and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things which you do not know. Jeremiah 33:3 Sometimes we say, "Why me Lord?" When we struggle we may question many things. With our children with various challenges coming at them daily you may have asked yourself, "Why my child Lord?" I am going to let out a little secret here ... I am nearing 50 in the next several … [Read more...]
We Can’t Always Protect Our Children
The day finally came that my son had looked forward to for a whole year or more. He still likes to build roller coasters and loves all his technology, but he loves watching racing. We are blessed to live near Daytona and when we drive by the stadium his eyes get really big and he starts breathing heavier. It is February 21, the day of Daytona 500 at their brand new stadium. He couldn't wait … [Read more...]
Protect Our Children, Lord
Do you have fears for your children? What do you worry about or think about daily? Is there something more on your mind that bothers you about the future of your child? *Mature material included in this blog I have a confessional. One of the things I think about the most and have the most thoughts about is protecting my son Charlie. I mean protecting Charlie from others who want to take … [Read more...]
Who Are You Leaning On?
The other day I was confronted with the fact that I am not listening enough to God. At first I felt defensive inside. I started saying, “I just finished a great Bible Study and I do my devotionals weekly and pray many times each day!” They asked me again slower, “Are you taking the time to listen to God?” Wow, I felt so convicted. The answer was really no. I’m not taking the time out to listen … [Read more...]