I picked Cadence up from school one day this week and her shadow told me that Cadence sang all afternoon. For those new to the blog, Cadence is my oldest daughter who has Autism and is essentially non-verbal. When Cadence sings, it’s not with words. She sings with sounds and rhythms to a tune that…
Month: November 2014
The Frozen Heart: Post-it Note #127
This was originally shared at a meeting for pastor’s wives a few weeks ago. Although the audience was specific, it has much broader application, reaching to any person in the church. If you’ve ever been hurt by another believer, then I think you will find it hits very close to home. The Frozen Heart How…
Special Strength for Special Needs: Post-it Note #126
This one is longer than normal friends. I had the privilege of speaking to a group of special needs parents in September and thought I would share that information below. Blessings! Connie Special Strength for Special Needs: September 13th at The Inspired Women’s Conference (Laurens SC) Special needs have a way of isolating you from…
When the Mighty Fall: Post-it Note #125
I have 5 kids. I wish I had a dollar for every time I’ve seen one take a tumble. They fall down. They jump up. They go on. This week one of my littles left something lying on the floor (no big surprise there). I didn’t see it and I stepped on it. Before you…
The Challenge of Thanksgiving: Post-it Note #124
We woke up Saturday morning to a frosty house and no hot water. There was a problem with some gas lines in our area that left several houses chilly on a cold day. My Saturday morning didn’t go quite like expected as I tried to find some heat for the Posties to stay warm. But…
Is it REALLY Worth the Risk? Post-it Note #123
I’m driving through town the other day at a decent clip and this gigantic truck that looks like it could pull a small house behind it pulls out in front of me. I’m literally just a couple of car lengths away. There’s nobody behind me, so he must have some place really, really, really important…
Taking a Walk…..on Eggshells: Post-it Note #122
Walking on eggshells is exhausting. What do people think about me? What do other parents think about my kids? I can’t say how I really feel about this situation because ____________ will blow up at me. What do people think about spouse? If I disagree with ______________ will people like me? What if I don’t…
Who Gets The Glory?: Post-it Note #121
Ever have one of those days when nothing seems to go the way we think it should? I have. Often. And I was just thinking that I’m quick to blame it on the Devil and say he’s after me, trying to distract me, trying to get me off course or discouraged. But as I read…
What’s a Little Paper? Post-it Note #120
Paper. It’s an issue in our house. And by an issue, I mean that I sweep up piles of it almost every day. My girl Cadence, she’s an Autistic wonder. She’s truly amazing to me and a gift to our family. And she is serious about paper. She has a special spot that she sits…
The Rotten Pumpkin: Post-it Note #119
Halloween is long gone, but the candy isn’t. I can’t believe how much sugar is hanging out in our house and how much has been consumed in the past 10 days. With the trick or treating done and the costumes packed away, the candy has been the only reminder of Halloween. It’s off my radar…
Just When You Think You’re Home Free: Post-it Note #118
As of today I’ve been a mom for 13 years, 8 months and 5 days. I have 5 kids. In all that time I can count on 1 hand the number of ER visits and we’ve never had to have a kid get a cast. Today the streak was broken. The first-born took a trip…
A Guy Like Dad: Post-it Note #117
Last night I had a chance to do one of my favorite things. I hung out with the “Sister Club” (my youngest 3 girls) on the back porch swing, in front of the fire pit, with homemade hot chocolate. They always get chatty in those times and they talk about everything when given the safety…
Grace in the Real World - by Connie Post 