When God began nudging my heart that moving to Michigan was part of His plan, I was hesitant because I knew I’d be leaving behind cherished friendships. My Oklahoma Mom of 20 years. Jackson’s best friends and their mama. We’d been cheering each other on in motherhood for a decade. Jackson’s amazing therapists, friends we vacationed with regularly and my IF Girls! Several years ago I was lonely - yearning for community - and I found it through IF Table. IF Table was created by Jenni Continue Reading
October Writing Challenge #11 – Above
Above us the tornado sirens blared and the sound of hail stones landed with a thunk. But in our storm shelter we were safe. The sweet sound of my son's prayer drowned out the noise above us. It was the sweetest moment watching him ask God to protect us from the storm; to help him not be scared. Life is full of storms. Life can be scary and loud. Thankfully, all we have to do is look above - fix our eyes on Jesus - the one who calms all the storms. This morning during my Continue Reading
October Writing Challenge #8 – Complete
I have anxiety. I look back and realize I've dealt with it all my life, but my anxiety intensified after becoming the mama of a child with special needs. I worry about my kiddo a lot. I am 100% a helicopter mom. I'm currently trying to surrender a situation to God, but it's hard to give him complete control. Last night I was reading about God's sovereignty during my quiet time. I'm working through the Anxious Bible study by Scarlet Hiltibidal (highly recommend!) I was Continue Reading
October Writing Challenge #7 – Encourage
For many years I have been encouraged by Beth Moore. Her Bible studies have impacted my faith in such a dynamic way. She has taught me so much about the Word of God, which has only intensified my love for Jesus. Over the past few years Beth Moore has spoken out against sexual abuse in the church and has taken a stand against issues that many Christians want to sweep under the rug. She called out President Trump when many Christians were putting him on a pedestal. She even walked away from the Continue Reading
October Writing Challenge #5 – Patient
This vision is for a future time. It describes the end, and it will be fulfilled. If it seems slow in coming, wait patiently, for it will surely take place. It will not be delayed. (Habakkuk 2:3 NLT) This verse refers to the end times, but it spoke so deeply to me during the days we were waiting for Jackson to speak. I remember these words coming to mind as I watched my toddler struggle to utter a single sound during a speech therapy session. These words brought me Continue Reading