As I look back on 2016, there were many mountain top highs and quite a few valley lows. The truth is, I didn't always handle the lows very well. In 2017 I hope to embrace the lows instead of letting them get me down. Special Needs Parenting is a roller coaster ride. I don't want the sudden dips to steal my joy. I don't want the long, slow climb to create a hard heart. I want to enjoy the ride - the twists, turns and sudden stops. I want to feel the thrill even when the moment isn't very Continue Reading
Five Favorite Things From 2016
Each year I host a Favorite Things party in celebration of my birthday. I also host a virtual party and send a box of fun stuff to one lucky reader! It's seriously the most fun! This year will be the fifth year my friends and I have gathered together to swap favorite things. I'll also host another giveaway here on the blog (watch for details in February!) When my friend Kayse shared her favorite things from 2016 on her blog, I knew I had to do the same! It took a while to narrow down my list, Continue Reading
Six Things I Learned in December
Honesty Brings Healing I was feeling all sorts of blue last week. I decided to write because writing always helps chase the blues away. I wrote this post and almost didn't hit publish. Honestly, it was sort of depressing to read. But I'm super glad I was brave enough to post that list of Christmas confessions. I received a lot of positive feedback from people who took the time to read it! The holidays are hard. They aren't always jolly. Sharing those confessions opened up lines of communication Continue Reading
My Top Five Christmas Moments
Candle Light and Oh Holy Night Our Christmas Eve church service included my all time favorite Christmas song and candlelight. I choked back tears as we sang Oh Holy Night. This year the words a thrill of hope, a weary world rejoices, resonated with me like never before. Broken relationships and families celebrating the holidays for the first time without their loved ones. So many people needing hope. So many people who are weary. As we lit our candles, I was reminded there is no darkness Continue Reading
Merry Christmas
From Our Family to Yours.... We pray your Christmas is filled with peace, joy, hope and love! Continue Reading