I recently started a chronological re-reading of the Bible. Genesis is packed full of the stories many of us learned in Sunday school. They are more than familiar to me. They are foundational to my faith. Sometimes as I read these accounts certain details catch my attention that I may not have noticed before. As…
Month: December 2014
The Here and Now: Post-it Note #137
I went to Wal-mart yesterday. The Saturday before Christmas at a Wal-mart with 3 of my kids, one of those Cadence. She drives a shopping cart like it’s the Daytona 500. I had to be crazy. But then I saw the Valentine candy on the shelf and knew the whole world had gone mad. I…
I Used Your Kisses: Post-it Note #136
My 7-year-old has a fearful spirit. She’s a classic tomboy so she’s not afraid of activities, new things and a challenge, but she’s afraid of being in a room alone and of the dark. A few nights ago she came to me at bedtime and didn’t want to go to bed. I asked what she…
NOT Acceptable: Post-It Note #135
The other day my girls were playing in the yard and I called them in because we had to go somewhere. I told them they needed to change their clothes because they couldn’t wear what they had on to this event. So I got a round of questions from my girls about clothes and why…
The Really Special People: Post-it Note #134
My oldest girl just turned 12. She is a wonderful gift to us. She has Autism and is non-verbal. Because of this, we have needed a lot of help along the way in this journey of growing her up. The list is really long of people we’ve met along the way that have played a…
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year….Really? – Post-it Note #133
There’s a Christmas song made famous by Andy Williams called, “The most wonderful time of the year.” But we could take out the word “WONDERFUL” and fill it with any number of adjectives. Most hectic or busy Most insane and crazy Most expensive time of the year…..about this time every year I feel like I’m…
The Doctor Appointment: Post-it Note #132
In a perfect world we would never have to take our kids to the doctor. But I would settle for a logical and peaceful world. A world in which a 4-year-old responds with an “ok mom” when they are told they need to go to the doctor if they want their yucky throat to feel…
Oh, What a Relief it is! Post-it Note #131
For those of you who read regularly, you know that my 4-year-old just asked if Santa was for real (you can read that story here). Here’s the thing about Santa…I’m not a fan. In fact, even as a child, I have no recollection of ever believing in Santa Claus. I thought he was a fun…
Mom, is Santa for Real?: Post-it Note #130
If Santa is a Christmas tradition at your house, and you’re a parent, you’ve heard or will hear these words at some point…”Is Santa for real?” My 4-year-old, Bria, asked me that question recently and I just stared at her and finally said, “well, what do you think?” That question always stumps me for a…
Just You and Me: Post-it Note #129
All of my kids have different ways that they feel most loved. I have one who is a reader and a singer. Words are important to her. She needs a lot of affirmation and praise. My son is a hugger. He hugs me a gazillion times every day (even though he’s a teenager!) And then…
Grace in the Real World - by Connie Post 