God’s Promises… Waiting for Them

December 29, 2019Posted inVillage Posts2 Comments
I remember clearly when God told us we were going to adopt Ian.  We were at the Park Place Mall play area. I watched Ellen running around playing. I felt so much love for her and pride. Then I noticed the other kids and how they were so beautiful with all their differences of abilities and skin color and appearances. I felt a strong sense of peace come over…

Moving!! ??

May 25, 2017Posted inVillage Posts
Good morning! We are finally getting close to moving to our new home. Though the new home is only a few miles down the road, we will need help in the form of muscle, trucks, etc. we are hoping for the new home to be ready 6/3 for the move. Anyone available that day to pitch in? I'll update here if the date changes. Thanks in advance! ❤️

Struggling

May 14, 2017Posted inVillage Posts2 Comments
I don't write on here very often because it is so revealing to a broader audience and I prefer that 1:1. But I am in a place currently where I am needing the prayers and hope of our community. I will share to a point here, but not fully due to who can read this public forum and how that could affect other aspects of my life I wrote…

My kid is not your kid…

November 23, 2014Posted inVillage Posts2 Comments
Disclaimer: This is very personal, emotionally exposing blog to write. If you recognize yourself in any comments I mention, this is not meant to attack you or otherwise hurt you; this is a representative of life through our lens as parents to special needs children. I remember the sinking feeling in my gut as I expressed my concern about our daughter’s behavior at two years old at a playdate…