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The Hardest Arithmetic Problem!

“The hardest arithmetic to master is that which enables us to count our blessings.”
American Social Writer, Eric Hoffer

Before your feet hit the floor each morning, express at least 2 thoughts of gratitude to the Lord.

Count your blessings. Name them one by one!

May you realize your blessings today!

Why not bless someone today?

Do it here!

I recently came across this poem and thought it was certainly worth sharing.

I think for a parent of a special needs child, it is very appropriate.

Strength and Courage! That’s what it takes! May this poem encourage you and bless you!

IT TAKES COURAGE

Author Unknown

It takes strength to be firm,
It takes courage to be gentle.

It takes strength to conquer,
It takes courage to surrender.

It takes strength to be certain,… Continue Reading

Do you ever need a reminder of who loves you?

Inspirational videos are a wonderful way to start the day! May this beautiful song by Casting Crowns be a reminder of whose you are! If you love Him it is a comfort. If you don’t know Him, I pray that you will fall on your face before Him and realize how much He loves you and wants you.

Blessings to you this day!

I just ran across this little inspiring story about the Peacock and the Duck. It really makes you think! Which one do you want to be like? Choose wisely!
“Spectators watched a peacock spread it’s tail and show it’s bright feathers in a park zoo. The bird thrilled them as it strutted about in it’s pen, showing off it’s beautiful tail.

Then, a duck waddled across park nearby. The peacock became angry … Continue Reading

Sometimes it’s easy to dwell on the difficult things we face as parents of children with disabilities. As David’s special needs have increased over the years, especially as his Dystonia has developed, life has become more complicated. And although it’s easy to focus on the negative, by God’s grace, I try to choose to focus on the positive things daily. Here are some of the things I’m thankful about on a regular basis. Hopefully it will spark your own daily thankfulness list:

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When a suffering and contorted child or adult finds dramatic help from their Dystonia it is a chance to stand and shout it from the rooftop!

That is why it is with great pleasure and rejoicing that I share this story of DBS and Dystonia with you.  It is a story of a seemingly perfectly normal child whose life is turned upside-down when he begins to show signs of Dystonia at age 11. What is Dystonia? Dystonia is a neurological disorder which causes muscles to contract involuntarily, forcing affected … Continue Reading

I love finding Thanksgiving Poems! I found this one in my email inbox! It would certainly rank under true inspiring poems. I hope it blesses you and causes you to meditate on all that you have to be thankful but especially on the One in whom to give thanks!
A Thanksgiving Poem

Let us give thanks to God above,

Thanks for expressions of His love,

Seen in the book of nature, grand

Taught by His love on every hand.

Let us be thankful in our hearts,

Thankful for all … Continue Reading

No matter what challenges we may face as parents of special needs children or with a personal disability, there is only one sure way to come through with victory and hope. In Christ Alone, My Hope Is Found, performed by Adam Young of Owl City is an inspiring music video that will lift you up and help to get your focus back to the sure foundation. Watch, listen, reflect and be inspired!

The Law of Attraction and the attitude of gratitude go hand in hand.  Gratitude is powerful! This video is an inspiring reminder of  why we need to start each day with gratitude.  What we give out is what will come back to us. Watch, enjoy, and be inspired!

“A happy heart is good medicine and a cheerful mind works healing, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.” – Proverbs 17:22 (Amplified Bible)

Being confined to a wheelchair because of Dystonia and struggling to use his hands in the midst of contorted and twisted movements makes for a limited repertoire of enjoyable activities for David.  But that doesn’t seem to hinder his good-natured, joking and sly disposition!  One of his favorite pastimes is watching good ole’ Laurel and Hardy movies. In fact, he … Continue Reading