comparison …

Comparison has been described as the thief of joy and I can certainly attest to that. It does no one any good and can quickly get out of hand and also can start at a very early age - "His toy is better than mine."   "Why did she get more Christmas presents than me?"...

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it’s ok to mess up …

it’s ok to mess up …

As a mom of a special needs child, you're going to make more mistakes than you care to remember.  That's ok, but try to remember all the things you're doing right! Did you take time to talk to God this morning?  Did your day start with a thankful heart, or were you...

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Jesus loves Cheetos …

Jesus loves Cheetos …

"NO, Mama! Jesus doesn't want corn chips! Jesus likes Cheetos!!" As a sassy 5 year old, I walked to the kitchen table with my arm around my best friend, Jesus.  He went everywhere with me and I can still see my sister rolling her eyes at me thinking I was the weirdest...

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My unshakable hope …

My unshakable hope …

James 1:4, “Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” Sometimes our challenges are so heavy that we want to give up and just run away.  To what?  We don’t know, but we know we don’t want what is on our plate at the...

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Taco Salad

This is revised from my friend Laurie Morton and is another quick and easy recipe that's a crowd pleaser. Taco salad

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Rules for the Caregiver, Pt 2

Rules for the Caregiver, Pt 2

Ok, mamas.  You’re taking a closer look at how your child is responding to your body language.  You are singing, “If you’re happy and you know it, then your face will truly show it …“ and now you’ve decided to let the peace of Christ walk in their room before you. ...

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Rules for the Caregiver, Pt 1

Rules for the Caregiver, Pt 1

Being a caregiver is not an easy job.  It means putting someone else's needs before your own.  It means becoming selfless. And since it isn’t an easy job and you have to make time to breathe … I’ve decided to break this blog into two parts.  You’re welcome. But let’s...

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My unshakable Hope

My unshakable Hope

James 1:4, “Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” Sometimes our challenges are so heavy that we want to give up and just run away.  To what?  We don’t know, but we know we don’t want what is on our plate at the...

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