It's been quite around here this month. I had every intention to write and a blog calendar filled with ideas, but it just didn't happen. I blame it on our move. Between trying to settle in to our new home and doing a lot more driving to and from school/appointments there just aren't enough hours in the day. It's taken some time to get adjusted to our new schedule. But this little break made me realize something... There Will Be Plenty of Time to Blog Jackson starts kindergarten in August Continue Reading
Our Forever Family
Sunday we will celebrate being a Forever Family. The day will likely include donuts for breakfast, a few gifts, church and lots of family time. Jackson has requested a trip to the zoo, but it's supposed to rain all weekend. We'll most likely end up at the toy store or the movie theater. He's been wanting to see the new Disney movie Born In China. Whatever we end up doing, our Gotcha Day is all about celebrating adoption and the amazing story God wrote for our family. Below is an excerpt from 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
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