I have not kept it a secret that I struggle with praying. For a long time, I struggled to even pray to ask God for anything, because I felt like when I had at the most important times he was silent and the request…
I have a difficult time feeling a thrill of hope. Do you? When the world is heavy a thrill of hope is the last thing on my mind. But the anticipation of Christ's birth? The fulfillment of prophecies would cause a thrill of hope.…
I don't like to ask for things. Especially when it is asking for something from a stranger. For example, directions or help from a clerk in a store or asking where the bubbler is when I'm thirsty at a mall. I usually end up…
October is coming. A couple of years ago this month was simply, Down Syndrome Awareness Month and I was cool with that. I was happy to share about our kid. How great we think she is. How thankful we are for her. How smart.…
You read the title right. It's not a mistake. I wrote that. There is a reason. You just gotta bear with me. I think you can... I grew up in Christian home. My parents are Christians. Both sets of grandparents are Christians. Jesus…
Last week our youngest daughter had a 24 hour stomach bug. While her belly hurt and she was running for the bathroom, several times she looked at me and yelled, "Mom, I can't do this! The pain is too much! I am sure I…