When Charlie my son, who is diagnosed with autism, was newly diagnosed I searched the Internet, books, anything I could get my hands on to learn what this “autism” was. I wanted to tackle this head on. I realized early on it didn’t matter about the label, it mattered more what my son’s struggles were and how I was going to help him. So first, I learned more about my son’s things that he was doing … [Read more...]
What Fruit Do You Have?
What fruit do you have? That is what someone asked me once. I didn't know what they were talking about at first. I was thinking real life fruit that I eat? They laughed a little and said, "no the fruit of the spirit." I started to recite out loud Galations 5:22: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control … [Read more...]
I Will Never Forget
As last Friday came around (September 11), I kept seeing posts about "never forget," missing loved ones who left us that September day 14 years ago. It really made me think about not forgetting where we came from, my son and I. I will never forget when he couldn't talk at all at even age 3. He couldn't tell us his basic needs. He would take my hand and bring it to the thing he wanted. … [Read more...]
Pick Me Up Lord
I don't know about you but I am the kind of person that can't just rest. I have to be moving, productive, helping in some way, making life better. It is hard for me to take a break, even though I desperately need one. Lately for the past month or more I have been going non-stop, working 12-14 hour days at work. Then coming home and working with my 14 year-old son, who is in the midst of full … [Read more...]
Finishing The Race or Enjoying The Journey
Yesterday was my son Charlie's 14th birthday. A flood of emotions of all different kinds come on this day every year. Wow he has come so far. I am so proud of him. He has worked so hard to get to where he is at. I keep telling myself he's going to be ok. I am afraid of the future. We have so much more work to do. I feel overwhelmed at times. Will he have to … [Read more...]
Courageous Mom To a Courageous Son
Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go. I’ve heard over and over the phrase, “God can’t give you more than you can handle”, but I don’t think that is true. He gives us more sometimes to grow us closer to Him. He’s always got us covered, … [Read more...]