I was anything but intentional during those days and nights with a newborn and infant. I was in survival mode. Throwing up a prayer (more like a desperate plea for help) here and there while my Bible sat unopened on my night stand. Things got better when he became a toddler. I wasn't as sleep deprived. I wasn't as desperate. I was actually enjoying the moments instead of merely surviving them. Recently a friend (and mama of three under three) asked me how I managed to have a quiet time Continue Reading
Our New Beginning
Spring is about new beginnings. Pink tulips bursting in glory. Baby birds chirping. Sunshine stretched and lingering. And there's Easter - a celebration of the new beginnings we're granted each and every day because of what Jesus did on the cross. His grace. His mercy. His forgiveness. Sunday was our own new beginning. We went back to church for the first time in months. When you have a child with special needs, attending church can be difficult. You don't want to put your Continue Reading
What I Read In March
This month I lost almost all motivation to read but I think I know why. I've treated reading like another item that needs to be marked off my to-do list. A voice inside says hurry, you have to finish this book so you can move on to the next one. And this mentality has sucked every ounce of enjoyment out of one of my favorite hobbies. And my books have just sat on the bedside table. But next month things are going to change. I'm intentionally slowing down. I'm going to read because I Continue Reading
Words of Intention
This year I took something on for Lent instead of giving something up. I decided to send 40 cards in 40 days to encourage the people in my life who matter most. And the simple act of writing out a card, placing a stamp on it, and sliding it into the mailbox has opened my eyes to just how important words are. And I want to be more intentional with the words I write and the words I speak. Words have always been a major part of my life. I journal. I blog. I've written a few books. But Continue Reading
Six Things I Learned In February…
1. More Sign Language Some evenings you can find John and I sitting on the couch watching Signing Time. Yep, the kid's show on PBS. We are trying to learn more American Sign Language. I'm hoping Jackson will pick up on more of it and communication will become easier and less frustrating for all of us. This month I learned my colors and freshened up on my ABC's. I learned a few basic signs as a little girl because my cousin was deaf. I wish I would have learned more. But I'm surprised how Continue Reading