“I have heard thy prayer, I have seen thy tears: behold, I will heal thee…” 2 Kings 20:5 . Ever hear the opening notes of a song and get goosebumps? Before the words even come, you’re crying. Happens to me. Happens to my twin. And I think God totally gets it. My sister was diagnosed with [...]
Archive for February, 2011
A remedy for bad news
Posted in Uncategorized on February 28, 2011 | 27 Comments »
Holdin’ it
Posted in Hope, tagged autism, siblings, sisters on February 23, 2011 | 16 Comments »
Hope (worried): Mommy, Rhema’s got my favorite Valentine’s card that Josiah made me! Me: Well, she’s just holding it, Hope. On cue, Rhema rips the heart off the front of the card and wipes her nose with it. Me: Oops. . Hope is a good sister. I mean, a really good sister. She prays for [...]
Why she dances
Posted in Uncategorized on February 21, 2011 | 16 Comments »
“Ain’t got no cash, ain’t got no style Ain’t got no girl to make you smile But don’t worry be happy” ~Bobby McFerrin, Don’t Worry, Be Happy . “…for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things…” ~Matt. 6:32 . I busy myself about the house and my eye catches her standing [...]
Just A Day
Posted in Uncategorized on February 16, 2011 | 12 Comments »
“This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” (Ps. 118:24) . I wear two watches – one because it lights up and has an alarm and the other because it’s pretty – and check them both. Got less than an hour to get the girls cleaned, clothed, fed and off to school. [...]
Anniversary
Posted in Uncategorized on February 14, 2011 | 21 Comments »
“The very nature of Christ reached through my husband… to love me. Here is the heart and soul of life and marriage…” ~Laurel Lee, Tapestry Thank you, B. . Wasn’t going to say anything, but we found this while unpacking boxes: Engagement Photo. Ohhhh yeah. We were young and color-coordinated… and married twelve years ago [...]
She’s a Hit
Posted in Uncategorized on February 12, 2011 | 19 Comments »
“I want [her] to believe she is beautiful for as long as she can, before the insecurities of adolescence creep in. And beauty, she knows, comes from the inside and radiates out. She’s always known that. She’s always been that.” ~Alicia, Welcome To My Planet I know there are a lot of little princess fashionistas out [...]
Rhema-proofing
Posted in Uncategorized on February 6, 2011 | 17 Comments »
I dumped a basket full of safety locks and latches for doors, cabinets, the stove and refrigerator onto the counter at the hardware store. The checker-outer dude grinned and said, “Looks like you’ve got a 2 year-old at home!” “Actually, she’s six. Going on seven.” I smiled sweetly. And if you know my Rhema, I don’t have to tell [...]
Mainstay
Posted in Uncategorized on February 1, 2011 | 22 Comments »
I’ve held off publishing this post because I don’t want it to be sad. My aunt wouldn’t want me writing about her in a sad post. We lost her over Christmas rather suddenly, death from multiple health problems. She was a strong Southern woman, mother of three, one with autism. To me she was the Des’ree [...]
