I feel like I should write something profound and holy on this Good Friday. But if I'm being honest, I've had several moments this week where I've felt empty. Special needs parenting will do that to you. Wednesday morning I sat on my bed trying to catch my breath between big, ugly sobs. I was physically and emotionally exhausted. Moving into a new home and adjusting to a crazy new schedule had me overwhelmed. For the next six weeks my days will be spent in the car, shuffling Continue Reading
Lessons Through Suffering
There's a verse I love that sheds light on suffering and promises it won't be wasted. Romans 5:3-4 says: Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character hope. I'm hesitant to use the word suffering to describe our special needs journey. Yes, sometimes the insurance denials, challenging behaviors and loneliness feel pretty hard, but that seems like small potatoes when there are people dying for Continue Reading
Three Lessons I Learned from Lisa Jo {Never Unfriended Review}
When I learned Lisa Jo was writing a book on friendship, I immediately preordered it. Thankfully, I didn't have to wait until today to read it! As a member of the launch team, I got to read Never Unfriended last month and I couldn't put it down. This book is gut-wrenchingly honest when it comes to friendship. Because let's face it, friendship is all sorts of messy and glorious. If you've ever been betrayed by a friend, hurt a friend, felt lonely or desired deeper friendships, then this book Continue Reading
Ten Things I Learned In March
I'm Starting to Like My 35 Year Old Body More than My 20 Year Old One (I think) As I've packed up our house the past few weeks, I've taken the time to look through the copious amount of scrapbooks lining our closet shelves. As I looked at photos of myself from high school and college I realized I don't really want that skinny body back. Sure, I'd love for my summer shorts to fit. Yes, I need to lose a few pounds, but I'm actually a little turned off by how skinny I was. It wasn't exactly Continue Reading
What God’s Teaching Me About Community
We put our house on the market about a month ago. After much prayer (and research) we knew it was time to begin a new chapter. We hadn't planned to move, but having a child with special needs means plans often change. We're moving to ensure our son gets the best education possible. While our decision to move was based primarily on Jackson's educational needs, I'm excited to see what God has in store for us as we pack up our home and move to my favorite college town. As a mother, I want Jackson Continue Reading