My dream is to help women see that God gives rest in the beautiful chaos of life. After all, I am an expert in this area. I have five children and the oldest has remained like a toddler his whole life. To impress you, I could pull out the seven degrees I have naturally acquired in plumbing, … [Read more...] about God Gives Rest in the Beautiful Chaos of Life
Autism
What It Was Like to Be Raised With An Autistic Brother
Today, I want to share with you what it was like to be raised with an autistic brother. Kyle isn’t just special needs, he is one of the most complex cases the medical community has seen. My brother was diagnosed with Autism, Bi-polar disorder, OCD, ODD and the list goes on. He suffers from severe … [Read more...] about What It Was Like to Be Raised With An Autistic Brother
How to Avoid Burnout When Caregiving
You've most likely heard the alarming statistics. If you are a caregiver, your chances of divorce are much higher. In order to have our other relationships thrive we need to know how to avoid burnout when caregiving. I'm going to give you ten tips that will help you avoid exhaustion. But let me … [Read more...] about How to Avoid Burnout When Caregiving
Angry At the Bad Mom In The Grocery Store
I saw the frazzled mother and her children, the whole scene was a disaster. I was angry at the bad mom in the grocery store. She should have stayed home. This mama had a 10-year-old boy in a grocery cart. Behind her was an eight-year-old girl pushing a second buggy, full of groceries. Two more … [Read more...] about Angry At the Bad Mom In The Grocery Store
When Someone Is Unkind to A Special Needs Child
People aren't always kind to a person with special needs. Having gentleness is a reflection of being loved. It's hard to know how to respond when someone is unkind to a special needs child. This story shows how we can treat those who are not always kind. I used to be unkind...to the bully. My … [Read more...] about When Someone Is Unkind to A Special Needs Child
Beauty In The Chaos of Autism
Some see me as a superhero: the autism-mom with the cape. But I'm just like you, I have days I wish I could be a better mom. But I'm just a mom learning life's lessons, and I'm trying to see beauty in the chaos of autism. Lately, my head has been spinning. It's been a few months since Kyle has … [Read more...] about Beauty In The Chaos of Autism