thinking about the happy and sad of having “gotcha day” ...
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May
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May
I am thrilled to be at the point in the adoption journey where I can write this blog. Adoption is a journey that does not end with bringing a child into their forever family. Once started on the adoption road the journey continues for the rest of life. The point in the journey when you hold your child for the first time and bring them home has to be one of the greatest moments in the journey! We got to experience...
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May
I have been thinking lately about all of you ‘Rock Stars’ out there that daily go into the battle advocating for your kids. In those moments when you maybe just want to avoid another IEP meeting or you don’t want to have to go to another doctor or therapy appointment; you still do it! Thank you! ...
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Apr
1 Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations. 2 Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. 3 You return man to dust and say, “Return, O children of man!” 4 For a thousand years in your sight are but as yesterday when it is past, or as a watch in the...
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Apr
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Apr
Matthew 5:16, “ Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in Heaven.” Doing good works is a byproduct of being a new creation. Because of belief in Jesus as Savior and Lord we are made into new creations by the power of the Holy Spirit. We are given a new heart, new perspective, new abilities to use to make God known. “For it is...
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Apr
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Apr
Months ago, I started to research therapy dogs. I looked at different web sites, talked to people who had experience or interest in therapy dogs, etc. I felt a pull to pursue this. I prayed about it. Multiple times. I felt that the Lord was for this venture……for one of our kids who struggles, and possibly for other kids I have not yet met (according to a vague Word from God). Prayerfully, and purposefully, I decided this would be good...
09
Apr
I walked into the dollar store and much to my surprise the greeting card lady was restocking the card shelves. Out with the Easter cards, onto the Mother’s day cards. Seeing her reminded me of the time years ago when I ask the card lady (this is a job independent of the store) at another store if she was throwing away the old cards and envelopes. She was and so I asked for the envelopes. These became my stash for...
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Apr
When I was in high school, I did not yet know the Lord as Lord and Savior. My mom used to beg me to read just one page of my Bible everyday. I tried on many occasions and, similar to practicing the clarinet in fifth grade, every minute of this reading seemed an eternity because my eyes were not yet opened. I was still spiritually dead and therefore, blind. In college, after accepting Jesus as my Lord and Savior, I still...
