Poor pitiful me! I'm sorry to say that this how I've felt lately. If anyone could throw a pity party these past few years, let me tell you, it's been me. My family has been walking a hard road for some time now, and somewhere along the way I forgot one of the most valuable lessons that God ever taught me: I forgot to look up. See, all around us was a sea of trouble. Miles and miles of waves and … [Read more...]
Crushed
There are so many things about my faith life that took on deep and new meaning when I became the mother of a child with special needs. The time leading to Easter always offers the opportunity to contemplate the life of Jesus in richer, more profound ways. Even in the busy-ness of raising an “extra-grace-required” children, these days bring to mind stories of Palm Sunday, driving out the … [Read more...]
The Dirty Job of Special Needs Parenting
“Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet.” (John 13:14, NIV) “Bloody noses are just a nuisance,” the hematologist proclaimed. I melted into tears and frustrated anger as we stood there in the exam room, sleep deprived and disheveled, lacking a desperately needed shower. “YOU live with this and see how much of a nuisance this is!” I cried … [Read more...]
Rest For The Weary
Today I want to speak to those that are weary. I know so many people who have continually over-flowing plates filled with the hard stuff in life....chronically ill family members they must care for, special needs children, financial burdens, loved ones that are floundering and needing help, their own health issues, grieving over the loss of loved ones, starting over after divorce, searching for … [Read more...]