In the last few months I've heard things like, "I could never do what you do.", "What makes him want to spend time with them?" and, "Why is she sacrificing that?".  All in reference to spending time with people with special needs and caring for those with disabilities.  Most were said with good intentions.  But when … Continue reading We’ve Got It All Backwards …

We say with so many things, "I wish I knew then what I know now".  But this ... the love, the joy, the change in our lives that our Evan has brought us through disability ... I wish I would have known that on the days after his birth like I know it now.Birthdays often bring … Continue reading Happy Birthdays …

"My own personal Hell."  "I wouldn't wish this on anyone."  "You have no idea what I'm living." "I'M DONE!"How many times lately have I heard someone else say these things?  I've said at the very least every day "I'm done!", if not something similar to the others.  It seems like a lot of people lately are … Continue reading A Closer Walk With Thee …

Many eons ago, when Evan was about 9 months old, we had a doctor evaluate his vision.  He was a specialist.  He walked into the hospital room, did a quick evaluation on my son and announced to me and my husband, "He is blind.  Call my office and make an appointment."  And proceeded to walk out.  This … Continue reading Speaking Truth in Love …

Annie Downs has been doing this great series about her 31 favorite books for every young woman.  She's continuing the 31 days by asking others to link up with their favorite books for young women.  So I figured I would chime in on this because being a mom of only boys this of course makes me … Continue reading My Favorite Book …