1. Going to the OKC Zoo in May Might Not Be the Best Idea Because there will be 352 school buses and a bazillion school kids. You'll have to park at the horse racing track across the street and wrangle your stroller through a mob of people to present your season pass at the window. But despite the crowds, we still had a great day with friends. We saw baby ducks waddling behind their mama, baby Red River Hogs, bears taking a swim, and the most adorable baby gorilla. Jackson ran barefoot Continue Reading
He’ll Promote You {When You Want Your Words to Matter}
As a writer it's what I want more than anything; for my words to matter. But often I get wrapped up in what the world says is meaningful and forget that God's idea is slightly different. Because we live in a world that says it has to matter to a million, when really it should only matter to One. But I struggle with that concept, because I see writers who have a thousand likes and shares and millions of followers. Surely their words matter more than mine? I pray about speaking Continue Reading
A Bittersweet Good-Bye and Much Needed Break
We've been in the middle of a speech therapy whirlwind since January. There have been very few lazy mornings, lounging in our pjs. We've had to get up and at em four days a week to make our appointments. On Tuesday we said goodbye to our school speech therapist Ms. Angela. It was bittersweet. She has been an amazing therapist and advocate for Jackson. But most of all, she's become a friend. Jackson won't have her when school starts in the fall because he will go to an elementary school that Continue Reading
Embracing the Journey
Thursday I was greeted by these words as I sat down to spend time with God while Jackson napped. I have chosen to use weak ones like you to accomplish my purposes. When I allow difficulties to come into your life, I equip you to fully handle them. Pretty encouraging words to read on Apraxia Awareness Day. A wonderful reminder from my Heavenly Father shortly after Jackson's occupational therapy evaluation where we learned it's most likely he has Sensory Processing Disorder. Although an Continue Reading
Hope For Your Journey {Apraxia Awareness Day}
The Apraxia journey is best described as a roller coaster ride. There are many ups and downs; twists and turns. There is joy and pain; hope and fear; tears and laughter. There are miracles and there are moments when I'm not sure we'll make it through another day. But we do. Because no matter how hard it gets; how defeated I feel; there is always something to be thankful for. Hope is always waiting; we just have to reach out and hang on! Since Jackson's diagnosis in January, these verses Continue Reading