So David triumphed over the Philistine with only a sling and a stone, for he had no sword. 1 Samuel 17:50 David and Goliath. One of my favorite Bible stories. Every time I read, tell, or hear this story I get excited. I am reminded of so many of God's truths. It is a reminder to [...]
Tag: ASD
Don’t Dismiss Our Struggles
This post will be a little different then those prior to it. While I have spoken on several occasions how autism has affected our family, and written about our many struggles and triumphs, I have not always shared how the misunderstandings of others can often make us feel. We have had many a success. Many [...]
Autism Came to Play
Autism came out to play today. It accompanied my boy down the steps of the bus. Followed its afternoon routine perfectly, never altering his course, until some unknown thing slowly created a fuss. Autism came home with Hunter, even though he wasn't invited to stay. Smiles quickly turned to tears. Tears to wails. Why? Who knows. [...]
The End of My Rope
I've tried everything and nothing helps. I'm at the end of my rope. Is there no one who can do anything for me? Romans 7:24Recently my parents transformed their wooden bench swing into two wooden seated rope swings. Before they moved from the home in which we spent many years, my brother, son and I [...]
You May Not Feel it Now, but You Are a Good Mommy!
It's no secret around here what our mornings have looked and sounded like lately. Our little guy started school a little over a month ago, and while he is in the same building he has been in for 2 years now, this year's transition to kindergarten has not been easy. A new teacher, a new [...]
What Happened to Compassion?
Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude. 1 Peter 3:8It was bound to happen again eventually. We just didn't think it would happen the second week of school. A substitute bus driver is usually no [...]
The Wails of the Lonely
The Lord hears his people when they call to him for help. He rescues them from all their troubles. Psalm 34:17 I recently had a conversation with a fellow mom about the chaos that often comes with motherhood. As we stood together talking, and as the conversation moved forward I began to share some of the struggles I [...]
Rejoicing Before Leaving the Parking Lot
This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 It is the beginning of yet another packed day. A trip to Kings Dominion awaits. One that has me excited but at the same time a bit anxious. Why? Because the monster is coming along. And this [...]
Just Go With the Flow, Mommy!
The Lord directs our steps, so why try to understand everything along the way? Proverbs 20:24 It's about 7:15 in the morning. I am getting ready to chaperone a field trip, and honestly have already started dreading every minute of it. See, my creature of routine and habit that is Hunter, does not do well [...]
Straight Up: Messy Truth 