The LORD said to him, "Who gave man his mouth? Who makes him deaf or mute? Who gives him sight or makes him blind? Is it not I, the LORD ? ~Exodus 4:11~
On this journey of motherhood the Lord has given to me, I will stumble, I will fall, only the Lord may lift me up in my inequities.
~Let your unfailing love surround us, Lord, for our hope is in you alone. ~Psalm 33:22
Every now and then God blesses you with very special people in your life. For some reason, He gives us a whole bundle of amazing people in our life. I don't know why God chooses to place these amazing people in our life but I praise Him daily for this blessing.
A dear friend, whom I have always called my sister, sent us a Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month Package!!
They say a picture is worth a thousand words so I will stop now and just share the love in picture form....
GREEN FOR THE CURE!!!!!
And so, once again, I am left wondering why God chooses to bless us so abundantly. I assure you, we far from deserve it.
Looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.
Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted.
~Hebrews 12: 2-3~
I was deeply encouraged today by a blog I came across that had posted a video from the HSLDA .
If you are a homeschooler, do yourself a favor today and watch this.
Thank you to "A Wise Woman Builds Her Home" Blog for sharing this.
Praise God for giving me the opportunity to let my children learn beyond the books...
We have been on an early American history study. I am thoroughly enjoying seeing my children make Viking gear and dress up as American Indians.
Annie was none other than the great princess Pocahontas. She has been enthralled with her ever since she learned that "she was really real?!?!"
My dear sweet Ellie was an Indian Princess with an Ellie flair.
Roman was a great Indian Chief. His dress up style is fantastic!
Moses said to the LORD, "O Lord, I have never been eloquent, neither in the past nor since you have spoken to your servant. I am slow of speech and tongue."
~Exodus 4:10~
I was told about Pastor David Bell by a friend while in the hospital with Augustus. It was so incredibly encouraging to see what God has done in his life! I remember crying when I saw him with his beautiful wife and four beautiful children. Not just any cry, but you know, the "whole face cries" kinda cry. What an amazing testament God has made of him! Against what life told him, he is married, he has a beautiful family, and he is an active *PARTICIPANT* in God's work! Many would say he is "the kind" that we as Christians need to serve and minister to. It is true that we should serve those with disabilities, but he turned his face toward the living God and decided he would serve and minister to us!
So, I thought I would share my morning beat down with you all.... You're welcome *giggle giggle*
Few individuals have felt the crushing blows that have besieged David Ring since birth. He was born to lose. On October 28th, 1953, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, David was born with Cerebral Palsy. Orphaned at age 14, he was cast about from family to family with nowhere to call home. He endured constant physical pain, humiliating public ridicule and constant discouragement. Yet in the face of these seemingly insurmountable obstacles, David emerged not victimized…but victorious!
Life was worse than hopeless to him until his relationship began with Jesus Christ who taught him self-respect and acceptance of his physical challenges. To most, physical challenges of this magnitude would prove to be a tombstone. For David Ring, this coming of age was and remains a milestone. You’ve never heard a speaker quite like David Ring. Although difficult to understand at first, you will soon find yourself captured by his quick wit and warm personality.
Whether giving a motivational message at a sales convention, or inspiring church leaders, David always focuses on an individual’s need to conquer the personal challenges an adversities of life. As you hear David Ring, you will laugh…and cry. You will be amazed at his triumph over odds. You will be moved to consider your own life. As one who has not been stifled by his physical limitations, he clearly stakes his challenge to everyone. “I have Cerebral Palsy–what’s your problem?”
As a nationally known speaker since 1973, David shares his story with over 100,000 people each year at churches, conventions, schools and corporate events. He has been featured on numerous occasions on several nationally televised programs.
David’s book Just As I Am, (Moody Press, Chicago, IL) tells about his heartaches and victories, and addresses the central theme of his life: “Triumph Over Odds.”
David and his wife, Karen, make their home in Nashville, Tennessee. They are the parents of four children, April, Ashley, Nathan and Amy Joy.
