It has been over two weeks since I delivered my firstborn. No, this delivery did not come after 24 hours of labor. On the contrary, it came after 18 years. We delivered him to college and drove away. 14 hours away, to be precise. The drive home was remarkably quiet. And reflective. I haven’t written about this yet because I have been processing this whole transition. This is huge. We are so … [Read more...]
Sleeping With Your Makeup On
I slept with my makeup on last night, breaking all the good hygiene rules. O.k., for those who do this all the time, my apologies. But I literally cannot ever remember doing it. Ever. Not in my teens, my college days, the four years of law school while working full time, the early mothering period with two toddlers, the chaos after our son’s diagnosis… never. I slept with my makeup on … [Read more...]
Endings
Today was an end. And a beginning. The end I can see. The beginning I can't. Remember this post I did on our home? Well today was the beginning of the end. We signed papers to sell our lovely home of seven years of memories. We will move within ten days. I am grieved. I know it is practical and reasonable and the best thing to do. But I am sad. I was fine throughout the signing, being gracious … [Read more...]
Disabilities and Differences
I really struggle with this distinction. For years I repulsed at the idea of labeling my son “disabled.” It went against everything I believed about God’s sovereignty and goodness and the dignity of each individual. My principles tell me to think in terms of “differences” not “disabilities.” But then I run into the reality of laws. In order to receive accommodations, whether in school through an … [Read more...]
Of Slavery and Sovereignty
I love the story of Joseph. Recorded in Genesis 37-50, it tells of the unusual journey of one of Israel’s greatest leaders. Loved of his father, hated by his brothers, servant of Potiphar, and ultimately second to Pharoah, Joseph’s journey was anything but typical. The injustices recorded in Joseph’s life are numerous. He was sold into slavery by his brothers, lived as a servant to Potiphar in a … [Read more...]
Transitions
We are in a year of transitions in the Royce household. Our older son is a senior and finishing his high school career. The final college decision will be made before I write my next post here. Wow. Can it possibly be true that all the preparation for launch is about to come to an initial culmination? I know there are stages of transition for most kids, particularly those with any special … [Read more...]