A few months ago we were hanging out with our friends Joey and Annette in their backyard around their fire pit. They brought out all the ingredients for s’mores and we got to work, melting marshmellows and trying to get the perfect amount of chocolate. My husband Lee had never made s’mores before, which the…
When we have people over, my favorite part of our time together comes after dinner has been eaten, when the kids are playing independently, and we have all gotten comfortable on the couches. Wives kick off their shoes, husbands put away their phones, and everyone has a full glass of lemonade. That’s when the…
In fourth grade I was best friends with Emily, Heather, and Casey. “The Fab 4” we called ourselves. Mrs. Brown soon learned she couldn’t sit the four of us near each other, but when we weren’t separated by desks and lessons, we were together. Then in fifth grade we weren’t together. Emily moved away. Casey…
I am enjoying Kristin Schell’s series on Outrageous Hospitality so much! Her questions at the end of each post really get me evaluating how I can open my home (and myself) up to more opportunities to welcome others. Here’s what I’ve been thinking about the last few days … I’ve mentioned my INTJ tendencies (INTJs…
We have loved reading through the stories you sent about friends you have made as you’ve walked the special-needs parenting path. Thank you so much for sharing your hearts with us. Special-needs parents often feel isolated and lonely. We need to reach out to each other and offer support and compassion. Your stories show us…
Our new Bible study for special-needs parents is oh-so-close to being available on Amazon! Do you want to be one of the first to get a copy? A free copy? How about two free copies? Here’s how: Special-needs parents are called to walk a difficult path, but we aren’t called to walk it alone. In…