When Tension is a GIFT

When Tension is a GIFT

Why do we do the things we know we shouldn’t do? And why don’t we do more of the things we know we should do? We get impatient waiting for dreams to come true and get frustrated when our hopes aren’t satisfied. We have everything we truly need for this life because of...
A Closet for New Possibilities

A Closet for New Possibilities

I’ve been purging and re-organizing a large closet filled with things for Carly, our daughter with disabilities. The closet is actually pretty organized. But it is filled to the brim with history in the form of therapy equipment, medical records, school records,...
Finding Open Doors and Hearts

Finding Open Doors and Hearts

My beloved shoe repair shop is gone. Carly and I headed over there the other day because I was hoping to get a favorite leather purse fixed. I knew our local cobbler would be perfect for the job. He would have all the necessary tools, along with a willing and flexible...
Spring Challenges Remind Us of Good News

Spring Challenges Remind Us of Good News

Was I the only one stunned to realize it is already Daily Savings Time? Clocks springing forward, weather changes, and seasonal paperwork updates (IEPs, guardianship renewals, medical record reviews, annual budget writing for government benefits, etc.) are things that...
Robust Support Starts with Knowing Your Purpose

Robust Support Starts with Knowing Your Purpose

Ephesians  3:16I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being. Caregivers who develop a sense of their purpose see several benefits. For example, when we understand the reasons why we are designed for and...