One thing we've done a lot of this season is read Christmas books by the glow of the tree lights. Sunday night, Jackson and I were snuggled on his bed, warm under the flannel sheets, with a stack of books beside us. Each one was about the true meaning of Christmas. One of the areas I often feel like I'm failing in as a special needs parent is teaching my son about Jesus. I had these dreams of Jackson attending AWANAS and Vacation Bible School. I thought we'd have daily devotions together. And Continue Reading
Countdown to Christmas Confessions
I'm sitting in my kitchen, five days before Christmas, trying to find the motivation to cross items off my to-do list. The truth is, I've been a little lukewarm about Christmas this year. I didn't want to go overboard. I didn't have a desire to fight the crowds and do a lot of shopping. I bought gift cards for Jackson's teachers and therapists. I was the one who suggested John and I not exchange gifts. I didn't even do an Advent reading plan. It's the end of the year and I'm tired. The past few Continue Reading
Five Years of Miracles
How in the world has it been five years since I sat in my kitchen writing this post as we anxiously awaited the arrival of our son? Five years seems like just yesterday, but it also seems like so long ago. A little boy - given to me by God - through the miracle of adoption; he has changed me. I've never loved so fiercely, been frustrated so easily or needed Jesus so desperately. Our story isn't what I pictured it would be. I didn't think our life would be filled with so many Continue Reading
Every Photo Has a Story {Taking My Love for Photography to the Next Level}
I've had a camera in my hand for as long as I can remember. When I was six, I was given a pink camera that required 110 film for Christmas. I took a lot of blurry, random photos with that camera. My love for pictures followed me into my teen years and led to a job at Eckerd Photo Lab. My love of photography remains a huge part of who I am today. Scrapbooks line my closet shelves. Each photo tucked inside tells a story. Telling stories through photos and words; that Continue Reading
Friday Favorites {11.4.16}
Whew! It's been a crazy week filled with appointments for Jackson and new information about our special needs journey. I am super glad it's Friday! I'm looking forward to the weekend. How about you?? Here's my Friday Favorites, which include something I'm still pretty tickled about.... ONE These Photos! I adore these photos I took of my parents and Jackson during our trip to Beaver's Bend last weekend. Yes, we took some serious ones, but these are my absolute favorites. I will cherish them Continue Reading