Author Archives: Valerie

Today’s Feelings

Posted on January 13, 2010 by Valerie

It just seems the more I get done the more there is to do. Does anyone else feel that way?

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PT Mondays

Posted on January 4, 2010 by Valerie

We have Bekah’s PT at 9:30 every Monday. It is the hardest thing to get up and get going for. I have to have the house in a somewhat presentable state. We, most likely, have been up through the night … Continue reading →

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Cheesy Corn Pudding

Posted on January 4, 2010 by Valerie

This takes quite a bit of time to prepare, but is good. Chris is a corn lover and so he really likes this dish. Serves 8-10 3 T unsalted butter, plus more for coating baking dish 2 medium garlic cloves, … Continue reading →

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Rebekah Update 1/2/10

Posted on January 2, 2010 by Valerie

Rebekah is changing every day! How amazing to watch God’s hand move. First, I want to thank all of you who are praying for us faithfully. God is so good to us! We are, in fact, getting a little bit … Continue reading →

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Fearless Giving

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Valerie

Our pastor has been teaching about being fearless. This week he talked about being fearless in our giving. Even in this economy we can completely trust in our Father that owns the cattle on a thousand hills! He defines generosity … Continue reading →

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A Parent’s Alphabet

Posted on October 13, 2009 by Valerie

A is for arms, arms that hold and arms that support and arms that push when they have to. B is for books, which should abound in every home; and for boredom, which can’t stay long if books are there. … Continue reading →

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The Pumpkin Prayer

Posted on October 10, 2009 by Valerie

Lord, open my mind so I can learn new things about You. Remove the things in my life that don’t please You. Forgive the wrong things I do and help me to forgive others. Open my eyes to see the … Continue reading →

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Pink Pirate Party

Posted on October 9, 2009 by Valerie

Rebekah’s first birthday was a fun one! Because she had to wear eye patches for so long, we decided to have a party where everyone else could wear the patches instead of her!  She was a beautiful little pirate along with … Continue reading →

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Bear one another’s burdens

Posted on October 9, 2009 by Valerie

Galatians 6:2 says to help shoulder the burdens of others. I am finding that the more I focus on others, the less I am focused on myself and my “problems”. The other day at church Pastor Brian talked to us … Continue reading →

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Welcome To Holland by Emily Perl Kingsley

Posted on October 9, 2009 by Valerie

I am often asked to describe the experience of raising a child with a disability – to try to help people who have not shared that unique experience to understand it, to imagine how it would feel. It’s like this…… … Continue reading →

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