Encouragement to Impress | Deuteronomy 6:7
Updated blog post from July 1, 2010 There are seasons of parenting that can leave even the strongest mom feeling worn out. Over the past few months, I have had several conversations with a dear friend who has been struggling in raising her son. Her girls are obedient with the normal ...
As a young mom, I held completely distorted expectations of family dinners. I imagined a picture-perfect scene: everyone sharing sweet stories from their day, laughing together, and saying heartfelt prayers. The reality? Spilled drinks, endless behavioral reminders, wiggly bodies, interrupted ...
I still remember it like it was yesterday. Bubs was about 9 years old, lying on the floor beside me while watching a friend’s baby kick, wiggle, and make little noises. He watched every movement closely. You could almost see the wheels turning in his mind. Then, with a puzzled look, he asked, ...
Updated from Jul 8, 2011. It was one of those moments when I felt so proud of my child. Little Man (age 2) obeyed immediately, and for once, I was not the only person who noticed. Let me
One of the biggest lessons I have learned while raising a child with sensory challenges is this: the best way to handle a meltdown is to help prevent it before it starts. That sounds simple,
An updated blog post from 2010. Years ago I cut out a quote from an unknown source and tucked it away. Over time, I have tweaked it a little to fit each season of motherhood, but the heart behind