Poured Out

It is difficult to depend on moments which lack any type of demand as a moment of rest. The feeling of constant preparation for the next challenge is usually swirling in my mind. 

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A mom with a reassuring smile, next to her son with Down syndrome who is sick in bed in the hospital

Surrender

One of the many times this boy was in the hospital and he had Mom all to himself. My desire to please the Lord is steadfast. I want nothing more

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A group of people, including children and adults, walk down a dirt trail in a dry, grassy area with sparse trees.

Surviving the Trauma of Others

Parenting is hard enough, but when your child carries the invisible weight of trauma, the rules change. What works in a “typical” home doesn’t always apply, and what looks like

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Who Really Has Control

From a fellow control freak, I get it, that fear of not knowing. That desperate attempt to make sure every loose end is tied, every plan is perfect, every “what

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His Love Overflows

Thanks for waiting for me! The Best Family Portrait EVER! This photo, out of all of those I have of my family, is the one most precious to me. It

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Keagan Sweeney of Way Beyond the Label

Be Willing to be Truly Diverse

One of my favorite things about Coyote Springs Elementary School is the willingness to be truly diverse. The principal, Candice Stump, and her staff want to provide consistent experiences with

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a small boy with Down Syndrome and his nurse by his bedside

Winning Hearts While Healing

If there is one thing my youngest son has perfected it is winning the hearts of others, especially the ladies. His bright blue eyes, his unabashed smile, his attention to

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