Dear Apraxia Mama: It seems appropriate that Apraxia Awareness Day falls the day after Mother's Day. We're not only our kids' biggest advocates, we're their voice. We drive them countless miles to and from therapy. We speak "their language" and understand them when others don't. To the mama who's been doing the Apraxia song and dance for years - you rock! You've fought the good fight - maybe you've even finished the race. I hope you are celebrating today! But to the mama who Continue Reading
My Son, My Miracle {Gotcha Day 2018}
Last Saturday I was roaming around Target. There wasn't much to do on a cold, rainy day. As I passed the toddler clothes and cute little shoes, I felt a twinge of sadness. I don't shop those little sizes anymore and the big boy clothes just aren't as fun. It seems like just yesterday that God revealed His plan for us to adopt a baby boy. I will never forget the day I held our birthmothers hand during the ultrasound - or the tears that fell when the technician announced I would have a Continue Reading
What I’m Reading {April 2018}
I've been a reading machine lately! Here's the books I finished this month! Sisters Like Us By Susan Mallery Sometimes I love Susan Mallery's books and sometimes I find them lacking. Her newest book, Sisters Like Us was a good read! It's part of the Mischief Bay Series and so far I've liked all the books in this series. Sisters Harper and Stacey couldn't be more different. Harper was made to be a mother, while her sister is in denial that she's about to become one. While Harper tries to Continue Reading
Two Devotions for Busy Mom’s
During this season of motherhood and homeschool, I rarely get a kid-free moment. Yesterday I found myself opening my Bible at the dining room table at 1:30 in the afternoon. Before deciding to homeschool, I'd drop Jackson off at school, go home and linger in my Bible. I had uninterrupted prayer time. I finished an in-depth study. These days my quiet time is short and sweet, but that doesn't mean it isn't spiritually deep. Instead of doing a study that demands a lot of time and Continue Reading
Slow, Simple, Surrendered
The Lord knew exactly what He was doing when He impressed the word Savor upon my heart at the beginning of this year. He saw the big picture. He knew what my heart was going to be longing for. We’ve been homeschooling for exactly one month and I can’t shake the feeling that He’s calling me to a slower, simpler, more surrendered life. Slow days of sight words in our pajamas. Simple school lessons that include monster trucks. Jackson thrives in calm, quiet spaces. He prefers to be with Continue Reading