Comments on: Recognition http://rhemashope.wordpress.com/2008/11/30/recognition/ Two little girls, Rhema and Hope. Rhema has autism and a seizure disorder. Here we share their story and what God is teaching us on the journey. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 03:29:03 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: elizabeth channel http://rhemashope.wordpress.com/2008/11/30/recognition/#comment-713 elizabeth channel Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:11:00 +0000 http://rhemashope.wordpress.com/?p=553#comment-713 What a lovely, encouraging, insightful post. Thank you! What a lovely, encouraging, insightful post. Thank you!

]]> By: Shanda http://rhemashope.wordpress.com/2008/11/30/recognition/#comment-707 Shanda Tue, 02 Dec 2008 23:54:42 +0000 http://rhemashope.wordpress.com/?p=553#comment-707 How blessed Rhema is to have you as a mom. That you know the gleam and sparkle in her eyes speaks volumes of how well you know and care for her. May we all take the time to know the sparkle in our children's eyes even if they are able to communicate in "normal" ways. Sweet blessings and peace upon your household tonight! How blessed Rhema is to have you as a mom. That you know the gleam and sparkle in her eyes speaks volumes of how well you know and care for her. May we all take the time to know the sparkle in our children’s eyes even if they are able to communicate in “normal” ways.

Sweet blessings and peace upon your household tonight!

]]> By: Jenee http://rhemashope.wordpress.com/2008/11/30/recognition/#comment-704 Jenee Tue, 02 Dec 2008 23:40:38 +0000 http://rhemashope.wordpress.com/?p=553#comment-704 Brilliantly said. You opened my eyes in a new way (yet again) here. You're an amazing mom to advocate further for your daughter who continues to speak volumes... Brilliantly said. You opened my eyes in a new way (yet again) here. You’re an amazing mom to advocate further for your daughter who continues to speak volumes…

]]> By: Kathryn http://rhemashope.wordpress.com/2008/11/30/recognition/#comment-703 Kathryn Tue, 02 Dec 2008 22:22:25 +0000 http://rhemashope.wordpress.com/?p=553#comment-703 <i><b>"Her love is not always recognized by us, but… she always recognizes love."</i></b> Just when I thought I'd get through your post without a tissue, Jeneil ... I read that last line. :-) How perfectly glorious that the Lord intentionally chose such a wise and discerning mama for His precious Rhema, a mama who gives love unconditionally and who recognizes love ... regardless of its packaging. Reading about the reactions and assumptions that some have about Rhema, I am reminded of Christ Himself, whom Isaiah described as having <i>"no beauty or majesty to attract us to Him, nothing in His appearance that we should desire Him."</i> (Isaiah 53:2) How tragic that some with preconceived ideas and expectations for the Messiah missed Him altogether, because they failed "to recognize love". How tragic that thousands of years later, many still fail to recognize love ... and Love. “Her love is not always recognized by us, but… she always recognizes love.”

Just when I thought I’d get through your post without a tissue, Jeneil … I read that last line. :-)

How perfectly glorious that the Lord intentionally chose such a wise and discerning mama for His precious Rhema, a mama who gives love unconditionally and who recognizes love … regardless of its packaging.

Reading about the reactions and assumptions that some have about Rhema, I am reminded of Christ Himself, whom Isaiah described as having “no beauty or majesty to attract us to Him, nothing in His appearance that we should desire Him.” (Isaiah 53:2)

How tragic that some with preconceived ideas and expectations for the Messiah missed Him altogether, because they failed “to recognize love”. How tragic that thousands of years later, many still fail to recognize love … and Love.

]]> By: jesswilson http://rhemashope.wordpress.com/2008/11/30/recognition/#comment-702 jesswilson Tue, 02 Dec 2008 11:12:34 +0000 http://rhemashope.wordpress.com/?p=553#comment-702 oh it is true. every word is true. there is so much happening in that little head of Rhema's and she IS engaging her world. have you seen the Amanda Bagg video? she talks about exactly this concept - how when she is most engaged with her world she can appear to be the least? oh it is true. every word is true. there is so much happening in that little head of Rhema’s and she IS engaging her world.

have you seen the Amanda Bagg video? she talks about exactly this concept – how when she is most engaged with her world she can appear to be the least?

]]> By: hazelseyes http://rhemashope.wordpress.com/2008/11/30/recognition/#comment-701 hazelseyes Tue, 02 Dec 2008 06:50:39 +0000 http://rhemashope.wordpress.com/?p=553#comment-701 I think it's wonderful you're reading and recognizing her language! No doubt, you'll be able to distinguish more and more about Rhema's avenues of communication and behavioral traits. I believe it is quite encouraging and pray you'll notice more and more positive changes in Rhema! I think it’s wonderful you’re reading and recognizing her language! No doubt, you’ll be able to distinguish more and more about Rhema’s avenues of communication and behavioral traits. I believe it is quite encouraging and pray you’ll notice more and more positive changes in Rhema!

]]> By: tiredmama http://rhemashope.wordpress.com/2008/11/30/recognition/#comment-700 tiredmama Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:54:13 +0000 http://rhemashope.wordpress.com/?p=553#comment-700 Beautiful post (again)! Thank you for that different perspective. I have never thought of running actions at the sight of visitors quite in that way, but it makes so much sense. My son is VERY like that, so thank you for making me look at those greetings in a more positive light! :) Beautiful post (again)! Thank you for that different perspective. I have never thought of running actions at the sight of visitors quite in that way, but it makes so much sense. My son is VERY like that, so thank you for making me look at those greetings in a more positive light! :)

]]> By: Samantha http://rhemashope.wordpress.com/2008/11/30/recognition/#comment-698 Samantha Mon, 01 Dec 2008 18:22:49 +0000 http://rhemashope.wordpress.com/?p=553#comment-698 I am glad that Rhema had a wonderful visit with her aunt and uncle and that the rest of the family did too! An early Christmas gift to you to remember in years to come. I love moments like this that we can cherish in years to come. I am glad that Rhema had a wonderful visit with her aunt and uncle and that the rest of the family did too! An early Christmas gift to you to remember in years to come. I love moments like this that we can cherish in years to come.

]]> By: Good Fountain http://rhemashope.wordpress.com/2008/11/30/recognition/#comment-697 Good Fountain Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:45:52 +0000 http://rhemashope.wordpress.com/?p=553#comment-697 I think you are very right about Rhema being excited by the presence of someone she loves that she runs away. At least, I have found that to be the case with Chee. When her grandparents come in she will often time run and hide in another room. Or she'll drop down to the floor and cover her face with her hands and hide. She even does that with her Daddy when he gets home at the end of the day (and in her world the sun rises and sets with Daddy). Now that she is better able to communicate she will say, "I'm a little bit shy of Daddy right now." I'm not sure why she does it, but I think it has to do with being so excited to see him, or her grandparents, that she is overcome with her feelings. I'm glad that Rhema enjoyed the visit with her Aunt and Uncle! I think you are very right about Rhema being excited by the presence of someone she loves that she runs away. At least, I have found that to be the case with Chee. When her grandparents come in she will often time run and hide in another room. Or she’ll drop down to the floor and cover her face with her hands and hide. She even does that with her Daddy when he gets home at the end of the day (and in her world the sun rises and sets with Daddy). Now that she is better able to communicate she will say, “I’m a little bit shy of Daddy right now.” I’m not sure why she does it, but I think it has to do with being so excited to see him, or her grandparents, that she is overcome with her feelings.

I’m glad that Rhema enjoyed the visit with her Aunt and Uncle!

]]> By: JoyMama http://rhemashope.wordpress.com/2008/11/30/recognition/#comment-696 JoyMama Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:17:46 +0000 http://rhemashope.wordpress.com/?p=553#comment-696 Lovely post! It reminds me of what Joy's school district team leader once said about her: "Her file drawers are full -- we just don't have the key to the cabinet!" Navywifeandmom -- my daughter too has a "thing" for men, or at least she used to. We used to go to a toddler music group, and there for a while she would go around distributing hugs to all the daddies (and the occasional mommy, but mostly the daddies!) Lovely post! It reminds me of what Joy’s school district team leader once said about her: “Her file drawers are full — we just don’t have the key to the cabinet!”

Navywifeandmom — my daughter too has a “thing” for men, or at least she used to. We used to go to a toddler music group, and there for a while she would go around distributing hugs to all the daddies (and the occasional mommy, but mostly the daddies!)

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