I write in memory of my Shane Shine.  Nov 10, 1988 to Dec 12, 2010

This week, I ordered a few things for the house, and when I opened one box from Wayfair, I pulled out the bubble wrap packing my items.  Touching the bubble wrap popped an old memory into my head from years ago when Shane was about 5 or 6 years old.

We received a box of...

Dec. 19, 2016

My son is on my mind today, as he is most of my days.  Six years and two days ago, we had the church service to celebrate the 22 years of my son’s life.  Shane had spinal muscular atrophy type 1, he was ventilator dependent, he had limited ability to speak...

To all my friends, As I've aged and lost all my family except my dear husband, I've realized that it's okay to have a quiet Christmas.  It's okay to leave out the decorating, to leave out the excessive food preparation, to leave out sending Christmas cards, and to allo...

Parent wins Federal Court case against School District

Guest post by Angela Lowery of Oklahoma Family Network

Always amazing what parents can do!   Parent wins Federal Court case against School District

On Tuesday, March 22nd, a Senior United States District Judge, J...

Fear can be crippling.  It can overtake your life and stuff you into status quo mode.  It can cut you off from all opportunity, all growth, and all adventure.  What does it take to conquer this fear?  A person must tap into their inner strength.  Even when fear threate...

The random scripture for today is Psalm 5:11-12, “But let all who take refuge in thee rejoice, let them ever sing for joy; and do thou defend them, that those who love thy name may exult in thee.  For thou dost cover them with favor as with a shield.” (From The Bible,...

Today my random scripture reading was 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 .   "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction...