A Lifetime of Love

Today is Teagan's birthday. I am so thankful for her sweet, bubbly, joyful personality. She is truly a blessing to our family as she often reminds me to slow down and enjoy life simply by her infectious giggles and big smile. She had a rough start with all of her delays, but with each passing day, I am reminded of God's goodness to me and am so extremely thankful for walking through that valley. As a result, I have been able to encourage others who have children with special needs as they now walk through the unknown valley. Teagan's journey has allowed me to meet remarkable people and establish and maintain a relationship that otherwise would not have existed. Thank you on behalf of Teagan, myself, and my family. You helped shape Teagan into the person she is today. How can I express enough the feelings of gratitude? I can't, but please know, all of those who came week in and week out for all those years, you will forever be a part of our lives.

I had the privilege of bringing a devotional challenge at a bridal shower today for a member of my church. As I was leaving, several people asked me for a copy of my notes. Here they are... ******************************************************************* I'm not sharing anything new with you, but rather things that the Lord has really made clear to me over the years that TJ and I have been married. ·          Created for your husband (Gen. 2:18) o    Instead of the world's view that, as wives, we pick up the pieces , God created us to be our husband's missing piece . §   God knows his flaws, antics, tastes, etc. and He created us to be exactly who our husband needs as a wife and in a wife. o    We were created to meet the needs of our husbands, not the other way around §   Important to remember, especially down the road if you have kids and you are feeling overwhelmed with the increased res...