by Lisa Jamieson | May 30, 2022 | Grief, Prayer, Suffering, Thanksgiving, Trust, Uncategorized
Periodic family updates seem to be of interest to readers, and it has been a while since I reported family news. So, after I pivot briefly to reflect on Memorial Day, I’ll turn to some recent highlights of a more personal nature and our transition to summer. We lost a...
by Lisa Jamieson | Apr 18, 2022 | Carly, Easter, Love of God, Parenting, Sleep, Special-Needs Parenting, Suffering, Trust
We live in a post Easter world. What mercy! I don’t want to imagine being Carly’s mom — being any kind of person, in any kind of role — in a world without Jesus, the cross, the empty tomb. I know that you know what I’m talking about. You don’t have to be the parent of...
by Lisa Jamieson | Feb 21, 2022 | Caregiving, Perseverance, Special-Needs Parenting, Surrender, Trust
Spirit lead me where my trust is without bordersLet me walk upon the watersWherever You would call meTake me deeper than my feet could ever wanderAnd my faith will be made strongerIn the presence of my Savior— from Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) © Hillsong Music...
by Lisa Jamieson | Jan 10, 2022 | Angelman Syndrome, Caregiving, Carly, Constant in Chaos, Faith Adventures, Fear, New Year, Prayer, Priorities, Special-Needs Parenting, Suffering, Trust, Uncategorized
Good heavens, this is not how I expected to title my first blog of 2022! Yet, alas, I’m online today for some “real talk” with friends who will “get it.” Our daughter Carly is 23 and has Angelman Syndrome. Her needs are complex and relentless. We have been extremely...
by Guest | Nov 1, 2021 | Angelman Syndrome, Caregiving, Community Stories, Glory Story, Grief, Perseverance, Prayer, Trust
The waiting room. We have all been there. Most of life is waiting for the next thing, the next season, the next phase. The waiting room is sterile, awkward, and a place of palpable fear. For those of us who are suffering, waiting is incredibly painful. We are waiting...
by Lisa Jamieson | Aug 23, 2021 | Caregiving, Constant in Chaos, Priorities, Sleep, Special-Needs Parenting, Trust
This is Part 3 in our series and Respite Rhythms and another installment in the ongoing discussion about the 8 Habits of Caregivers with a Robust Support System. Today, I’m sharing some “pro tips” for you to consider. These ideas have been gathered from personal...
