For years we’ve prayed Rachel—our younger daughter with severe autism—would stop dumping toys … and everything else. She specializes in large piles, especially ones with lots of little pieces. And…
For years we’ve prayed Rachel—our younger daughter with severe autism—would stop dumping toys … and everything else. She specializes in large piles, especially ones with lots of little pieces. And…
This weekend we spent a great deal of time watching the weather as Hurricane Ike pounded the Texas coastline. Pictures of ravaged homes and floating debris made my gut twist….
Confession time. I talk to myself. A lot. When I was younger my family used to tease me about how I’d carry on major conversations while alone in my room….
I’m guessing you can empathize with me on this one: Ever feel like you have so many responsibilities as a mom that you don’t even know where to begin? Motherhood…
Recently I learned that the path that we choose for ourselves and the path that God has for us can be very different. For the most part, life has gone…
“Mommy! I need a dwiiiiink!” I don’t know how many times he yelled this before I woke up. I stumbled into our sons’ bedroom (I can’t remember whether I stubbed…
As a new mother I looked forward to the days when danger wouldn’t lurk behind every electric outlet, staircase, bathtub, and knife drawer. Sadly, I realize as my children grow…
A few months ago my six-year-old went outside with some neighborhood friends. “You may sit with them in the yard across the street, but stay nearby,” I said. A few…
I decided to climb Mt. Everest the other day. I knew it was going to be tough, but I packed provisions and set out. I had to stop for oxygen…
Okay, so I’m just a normal mom. I’m no mental giant. But I have to share with you that I’m turning into an intellectual of sorts. Last year I started…