I spent last Monday with a friend. A much needed day of fun, laughter, and shopping (with grant money for our school makerspace). I wasn't feeling very positive when I went. I was kind of down in the dumps. And then, God used four people to lift my spirits.
1. My friend, Lori. She has a way of encouraging you just by being with you. She is truly a gift in my life!
2. The cashier at the restaurant where we ate. I taught her in children's group when she was about 8 years old. She remembered me. She smiled and let me know she remembered me.
3. A man at Walmart stopped to make sure I knew I remembered him. He remembered Jarrett wanting to be called Roscoe (P. Coltrain) in junior high; that made me laugh to remember. Mostly, this man wanted to make sure I knew that I made a difference in his life. And he wanted me to be proud of the man he is today (and I am).
4. I saw a young person I taught last school year, and she stopped to hug me. In Walmart. With other people around.
God showed me quite clearly that I am following his voice and will by teaching. I usually don't have any trouble believing that. But that day, I was struggling. And HE took the time to remind me.
I am blessed! I am loved! I am a child of the KING!
Sunday, June 18, 2017
Monday, June 5, 2017
A lot can change in a year!
1 Year ago. . .
Jarrett was making a decision to move out on his own to become independent.
Mason was in the hospital, barly able to stay awake, unable to eat.
Caleb was struggling to figure out who he wanted to be as an adult.
Today. . .
Jarrett is living independently in Cicero, Indiana. He is holding down a job at a local pizza place, participating in Hamilton County Special Olympics, being an active member of his community, and attending a local church.
Mason is home, able to travel to visit family, awake more than asleep, and eating his favorite foods.
Caleb is a stronger person, responsible, reliable, shaping up to be a wonderful adult!
Life is good. God is Good. My Momma's heart is full!
I LOVE my grown up sons!
Jarrett was making a decision to move out on his own to become independent.
Mason was in the hospital, barly able to stay awake, unable to eat.
Caleb was struggling to figure out who he wanted to be as an adult.
Today. . .
Jarrett is living independently in Cicero, Indiana. He is holding down a job at a local pizza place, participating in Hamilton County Special Olympics, being an active member of his community, and attending a local church.
Mason is home, able to travel to visit family, awake more than asleep, and eating his favorite foods.
Caleb is a stronger person, responsible, reliable, shaping up to be a wonderful adult!
Life is good. God is Good. My Momma's heart is full!
I LOVE my grown up sons!
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