It’s 3:45 in the morning. He’s up so she’s up. Another early morning wake-up call courtesy of autism. He can’t tell time so when he wakes up he assumes it’s time to start his morning. She is so tired and weary, begging God to give her enough grace to make it through the day. Before Read More…
A Letter From The Wilderness
You may have noticed that it’s been over a month since I last wrote here on the blog. The truth is that I’ve been wandering in the wilderness for several weeks. Inspiration to write is difficult, if not impossible, when you are struggling with your challenges and situations in life. I imagine many of Read More…
Chosen, Called, and Favored
Never in her wildest dreams could she have imagined this would happen. It certainly wasn’t the path she had planned out for her life. When she initially got the news she was stunned. After all, this pregnancy wasn’t even expected in the first place. But to then get the news that this child wouldn’t Read More…
Love fiercely, run the race, finish strong
“You’ve got to be kidding, right? I can’t do that. How am I supposed to do that when I don’t feel it at all?” My wife had just presented an idea she had to our team at work. For the week prior to Thanksgiving, she wanted people to film short videos on gratitude. Each Read More…
I’m Overwhelmed
I wish I was up to my neck in the crazy busyness of life. Because that would be a reprieve. A respite. Truthfully right now I feel absolutely and completely overwhelmed. I’m a human pinball bouncing around and simply reacting from moment to moment. I don’t have time to think, process, or even Read More…
The Valentine Letter
No chocolates, no flowers, not even a card. I know you say to yourself “That’s OK, what I really wanted was a nap anyway.” But you didn’t get that either. The dishes still lay untouched in the sink. The baskets of unfolded clothes are stacked on top of each other like planes circling the airport. Read More…
The Christmas Gift for Mom
Never in her wildest dreams could she have imagined this would happen. It certainly wasn’t the path she had planned out for her life. When she initially got the news she was stunned. After all, this pregnancy wasn’t even expected in the first place. But to then get the news that this child wouldn’t Read More…