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Sweet Dreams (of My Special Child)

Sweet dreams ‘till sunbeams find you Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you But in your dreams whatever they be Dream a little dream of me (Dream a Little Dream of Me – Kahn, Schwandt, Andre) Have you ever dreamed (or daydreamed) that your child’s disability had disappeared, or never existed at all? Or maybe your child told you he dreamed he didn’t need his wheelchair, or she dreamed she wasn’t sick anymore? Why do dreams sometimes give us a new perspective, and other times cause us pain? Is it just a longing we have to repair what can’t … Continue reading →

The Marriage Blog Week in Review for Jan 13-19

Good morning, welcome to the weekend’s marriage blog week in review, our way of trying to catch you up on the blogs you may have missed this week. For starters, in case you may have missed it, a new blogger has joined Sherry and I here as a regular Marriage blogger and she brings with her expertise in marriage therapy as well as in her own unique perspective. So be sure to check out Elizabeth Kane’s blog as you review this week’s entries. Saturday, January 13 Marriage: Mountains and Molehills confronts an issue that while we’re all prone to exaggerating, … Continue reading →

A Year of Potential Dreams

Do you know what this year is? No, not the number 2007 – it’s the beginning of the year and the rest of the year is spread out in front of you and it’s packed full of potential. One of the problems that confronts the majority of us as we get older and more mired down in responsibilities and obligations that we forget that we can make our own opportunities and we can make our dreams come true. That’s what this year is for you and your spouse – this is a year the two of you can make your … Continue reading →

Olympic Inspired Scrapbooks

It’s no surprise that various youth sports leagues see an increase in participants following the Olympic Games. After all, watching the likes of Michael Phelps, Gabby Douglas, Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh Jennings bring home the gold is enough to inspire any child to follow their athletic dreams. In fact, you may have a potential gold-winning athlete in your midst right now. If so, this is the time to document their hard work and accomplishments. Scrapbooks are the perfect vehicle to display your future Olympian’s magical moments. My 7-year-old has been enthralled watching the “Fierce Five” flip and twirl their … Continue reading →

The Waiting Game

(The ticket to higher education.) Forget about the Hunger Games, tis the season for the waiting game. Millions of high school seniors are anxiously waiting for colleges to either welcome them with open arms or send a skinny envelope dashing their dreams of pursuing higher education at the campus of their choice. Do you remember the day you received your first college acceptance letter? I was fortunate to get into my top three picks, and like the majority of my teenage peers, I broke into a happy dance and eagerly shared the news with family and friends. Boy, have times … Continue reading →

Making Those Tough Parenting Decisions

One of the hardest parenting decisions my husband and I have had to make just occurred. We have spent the last couple of weeks talking about it, finding out more information and most definitely, praying about it. Our 17-year-old son asked if he could be part of an upcoming missions’ trip to Haiti. Now you have to understand that we were completely shocked by this. Our son is a homebody, has two good friends, rarely goes anywhere other than work and has never once participated in an outside activity at church. We tried to feel him out…why did he want … Continue reading →

Interview with Danyelle Ferguson – A Mother’s Advocacy

Today we conclude our three-part interview series with Danyelle Ferguson, author of (dis)Abilities and the Gospel, a fantastic resource book for parents and teachers of children with a variety of cognitive disabilities. Danyelle, we’ve spoken about your son’s initial diagnosis of autism, and we’ve also talked about resources that helped you understand the condition and learn how to find the most joy in your mothering. What would you like to tell mothers who have recently learned that their child had autism or another form of cognitive disability? Every mother needs to know that she is her child’s best advocate. Attend … Continue reading →

Looking Back And Thinking Ahead

As the end of the year approaches, many of us are likely to reflect on what we have accomplished in our home-based careers this year. It is a good time to do some reflecting, as well as some planning for the new year. I always get excited about the beginning of a new year because no matter how the current year has been the new year is a clean slate, three hundred and sixty-five days of pure potential. For anyone who is thinking of leaving the workplace and going home to work, it is also a great time of year. … Continue reading →

Singing Sisters Battle Cystic Fibrosis and Inspire Millions

I’m not one for watching reality television. I remember the first season of The Real World and that’s about it. I don’t like watching people make fools of themselves and dislike even more, the insulting and heartbreaking comments that spew out of judges on competition shows like American Idol. This year was different for me though. While I didn’t watch the opening rounds of America’s Got Talent, I did tune in when I heard about Christina and Ali, two sisters who were competing on the show and who both battle cystic fibrosis. My daughter has cystic fibrosis, so the issue … Continue reading →

Judging the Overweight

For those of you who have seen the movie, “Shallow Hal” you will understand what I am talking about. For those of you who have not seen this movie, it is a good pick to watch. The movie begins something like this. This bachelor is looking for the perfect girl, but his attempts are in vain. He chooses the girls who are a “10” in the looks category, but there is not much upstairs, if you know what I mean. He judges these women solely on their outward beauty. He is told by a motivational speaker while riding in an … Continue reading →