I wrote a bit about Jeffrey’s “supposed” college plans back in my post Whose Child Is He?.  I say “supposed,” because there were so many times when I really just had no idea of what the future held for Jeffrey, in spite of knowing that God had him in His caring hands. Since we didn’t … More Lord, Increase My Faith!

  I just love how God comes through for those that need Him, even when sometimes it just doesn’t make sense deep in our hearts. Yes, personally I fully believe and trust in Him – but being human I still have those moments when my flesh struggles to rise to the surface (Oh, The Grace … More Trusting In God – Even When Everything Inside You Says “No!”

Our son Jeffrey had always been a confident kid, not afraid to step out and do his best to experience what other kids were doing, in spite of his disabilities. So one day he comes home from school and says there’s a college fair coming up, and he planned on going.  The school had already … More Oh, The Grace And Ways Of God

One day I heard a sermon which has really stuck with me. Our pastor years ago was relaying an account of when he and his wife were called to shepherd another church over 2 hours away from where they were currently serving. They had a son who had just graduated from high school, and a … More Whose Child Is He?

There are some accounts in the Bible that used to make me a wee bit upset at my Heavenly Father and His actions.  But, the closer I’ve drawn to Him throughout the years, the more they now make sense. One of them is in Numbers 20:1-13. The Israelites have been wandering in the desert for … More Staying In Pace To Run The Race

Are you the type that pays attention to warning signs? Or are you the type of person who goes right to the cliff’s edge at Grand Canyon; or skis where the signs say “avalanche warning” – because seriously, you can take care of yourself! I wrote a bit about not paying attention to surroundings in … More Could I Please Have Another Piece of Humble Pie?

Ever feel like you’re a punching bag?  Like every time you turn around some person or circumstance is throwing punches at you?  Sometimes it’s just a mere irritation, but other times they are powerful, knocking the wind right out of you. I love kickboxing.  Seriously!  Yes, I probably look like a total spaz while I’m … More Keeping Your Joy Through Life’s Punches

When our son Jeffrey was in his teens, my husband Gary used to travel a lot with his job.  They were thankfully usually short trips – only 2-3 days at a time.  Sometimes when Jeffrey didn’t have school he and I were able to travel with dad, and we enjoyed little mini vacations while he … More Love Shines Among The Muck

Have you ever been so overcome with love for your Savior that you find yourself losing control?  You find yourself in a spot where you just don’t care what people think – you are willing to act like a fool if need be, to show others just how much He means to you. There have … More Joy So Complete You Just Lose It

You’re out taking a walk during your lunch break and notice he is there again.  Sitting on that same street corner looking lost and forlorn.  As you walk by all of a sudden you see his eyes dart to you, and then he starts lifting up his tin cup. Can you spare a little change?  … More Keeping a Rein on Your Bleeding Heart