Wednesday, December 30, 2009

So Thankful

As 2009 draws to a close, I've been thinking of all the things I have to be thankful for . . .For my Heavenly Father – I'm so thankful that even when I am faithless, He remains faithful. That He is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in Spirit. That His grace is sufficient and that He is...

Thursday, December 24, 2009

Mama . . . Mama . . . Mama . . .

Right now, my 15 month old son’s favorite word is “mama”. This thrills me in a way I find difficult to describe. My daughter was born with a rare genetic syndrome and speech has been an elusive and hard-fought skill. I didn’t hear “mama” from her until she was 3. While other mothers bemoan the frequency...