Better late than never, hey? Thursday came and went way too quickly for my liking. How I wish time would just slow down. So much to be thankful for---my heart is overflowing with gratitude. New seasons, new challenges and so much to look forward to. God is doing amazing things in my heart---stretching me, challenging me, increasing my desire for more of Him, increasing my passions for the … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2009
Urgent Prayer Request
You may remember I posted about our friends, the Lyons, who's son is battling cancer here. Oh friends, my heart is so heavy for them today. Last night Ian started having seizures. He was rushed to hospital and is now non-responsive. As I write, tests are being done to determine the cause of the seizures---either the cancer has really grown in his brain, or the treatment is working. It could … [Read more...]
A Special Kind of Love
How many of you amazing moms parent children with special needs? By special needs, I mean any need---ADD, ADHD, diabetes, Cleft lip and palate, limb differences, behavioral issues, dyslexia, autism, learning disabilities...you name it. If you do---we are in the same boat. God has called you and I to walk the same journey of unknowns, of day to day challenges and of never knowing what each day is … [Read more...]
Less of Me
Every now and then I read something that kicks me in the bee-hind, stirs my heart and brings me to my knees. This week my bloggy friend Sarah posted a quote on her blog. Goodness---it hit the spot with me---that place that only God can move me.Sometimes I'd like to ask God why he allows poverty, famine and injustice when He could do something about it. But I'm afraid God might ask me the same … [Read more...]
A Loss For Words—And Potato Skins
It seems that most of our deep and meaningful discussions as a family take place at the dinner table. Maybe it's because we insist that when we have dinner, it's as a family, and no-one is allowed to leave until dismissed by Daddy---we have them trapped :)So, for the sake of conversation, I casually tell Hannah-Claire that her little friend, Suzie, is going to be a big sister. Suzie is 6 years … [Read more...]
Sweet Valentines Day
Valentines Day in our house was just beautiful. We had such a special day, just being together as a family. The girls and I got a whole bunch of cards from all the boys in our family. My sweet hubby bought me the most gorgeous flower arrangement. I love pink flowers---anything pink actually. He knows me well.Anthony is teaching the boys about the joy of spoiling the girls on Valentines Day. … [Read more...]
Prayer Warriors
Bloggy friends, my heart is so heavy. One years ago, the son of friends of ours was diagnosed with a very aggressive form of cancer. The doctors told the family that very few children survive this particular type of cancer. Still, they trusted God with all their hearts for a healing. Ian is just 13 years old. This month he has endured one full year of chemo. Two weeks ago Ian was declared cancer … [Read more...]
Thankful Thursday
I never knew what a great honor and privilege it was to be a mother---until I had my first child. I never knew what joy it would bring to my heart every time I hear the word mommy (which is more times than I can count each day), until my oldest said it for the first time. I LOVE being mommy. I love waking up each morning and knowing that my days will be filled with (trying) to train my children … [Read more...]