Through my years as a special education teacher, I have known a number of incredible parents. Mothers and Fathers who started out this journey of parenting just like all of us did. They moved through pregnancy looking forward to having a perfectly beautiful bundle of joy. They anticipated raising a child through all the stages… Read More Showing Compassion to Families Dealing with Disability
It’s that time of year when everywhere you look; there are reminders of motherhood and the upcoming day of celebration. Stores, restaurants, television, social media…it is inescapable. While many of us have been blessed with wonderful mothers and loving children, I am mindful that there are many who are just holding on, trying to get… Read More Bible Women Who Might Have Hated Mother’s Day
The song, “Mary, Did You Know” has become one of my favorites. It has a beautiful melody, but much more beautiful are the lyrics that raise so many interesting questions. Have you ever thought about what Mary did or did not know about her precious baby boy? As a mother, I remember looking intently into… Read More Mary…Did You Know?
Parents will soon be Christmas shopping with their children, and as they peruse the toy aisle, you will hear the inevitable, “I need that!” Advertisers promote the latest toys and electronic gadgets in a barrage of commercials with the goal of convincing us that if we buy that product, we will be happy and life… Read More I Need That
The sky was a mixture of pastel colors with a brilliant sunrise on the horizon. While taking an early morning walk through my neighborhood, I passed several houses where parents were buckling car seats, loading back packs, and preparing to take their children to school. Others with coffee mugs and brief cases in hand, were… Read More Good Morning Sunshine