Last night I had the opportunity to speak with a group of parents of special needs children. I was able to share one of my favorite talks, "I Didn't Continue Reading
I Love My Messy Family
Today, I really need to say out loud and in print how much I love my messy family. I'm not sure what you mentally picture on your side of the Continue Reading
Apples Vs. Oranges
I’m sure you have heard the saying “you can’t compare apples to oranges” or some version thereof. It’s such a simple yet profound statement when you Continue Reading
Guiding Our Children Through Life’s Ugliness
One of my children is currently dealing with intense issues surrounding identity, life story, and relationships. There are parts of this child's Continue Reading
Your Time is NOW
I've been asked, "What was the rock bottom moment you had that turned your life around in order to lose 100 lbs?" I remember getting in the car and Continue Reading
When You Feel Lonely In Your Calling
Perhaps you are caring for an aging or ill spouse, and this leaves you isolated. Maybe you have a special needs child and few of your friends Continue Reading
When Our So-Much-Less-Than-Good-Enough Is Radically Inspiring
So We Did This Thing. I did this thing. My family did this thing. This group of people, we did this thing. God did this thing, truly. This Continue Reading
Why We Don’t “Forget” Who Is Adopted
Lately I've read of several different families who, like our family, have both biological children and adopted children. These families struggle with Continue Reading
Life Rewards the Do-ers
Life Rewards the Do-ers. Are you a do-er? Do you step out of your comfort zone to take a risk, or are you someone who sits back waiting for just Continue Reading
I Don’t Love You
I Don't Love You "I love my brother," Zack tells me. "Awe, that's wonderful, honey." "He shares his Legos with me. I love him. I don't love Continue Reading
Healthy Holiday: The Best Way to Party & Not Regret It in the Morning
Most of us have December calendars dotted with special events. Church functions, caroling, childrens' programs and office parties fill our days. We Continue Reading
We Are Trailblazers!
We Are Trailblazers! by Christine Drews On a scale of 1 to 10 in terms of activities I enjoy, walking on a treadmill ranks at about 0.5. I don’t Continue Reading
