Yesterday we headed out to visit one of Rachel’s friend’s who had just come home from surgery on her arm. We stopped at Sonic (Rachel’s favorite) to pick up ice cream for the patient. While we waited I checked my […]
Happiness Is…..
First Things After the Diagnosis
The other day my friend Melissa Kline Skavlem posted the “first thing I wrote about Down syndrome – 74 days after Violette (her daughter) was born.” You can read it here “People with Down Syndrome Offer Potential.” I started thinking […]
Bella Update
Just wanted to give you the latest update on Baby Bella. From her mom last night: David (Bella’s Dad) and I have gotten to be with Arabella a bit and she seems to be doing well considering what she’s been […]
Prayers for Baby Bella
Today, I’m deviating from my normal blog to invite you to join me in praying for my friend Dana’s baby Arabella (Bella for short.) The unusual thing is I’ve never met my friend Dana. Dana and I have three very […]
Senator Graham Has Good Taste
In March 2012 Rachel joined me for Buddy Walk on Washington. It was her first trip to DC. We met with the congressional delegation from Kansas. She was quick in learning that Congressman Yoder is a huge KU Jayhawk fan. […]
Confidence in Rachel
Rachel had her first paid babysitting gig on Saturday. She babysat for one of her former teachers. Mrs. Cox has two “precious” children (quote by Rachel). One is four and the other is seven months. Ms. Cox said Rachel could […]
The Great Adventure
It is appropriate that Steven Curtis Chapman is one of our favorite Contemporary Christian singers. So many of his songs are the story of our own lives. It was 24 years ago today and about 100 degrees outside University Baptist […]
SassySouthernGal Cooks Shrimp
Shocking as it will be to many, until this week I had never cooked shrimp. I do not like shrimp. In fact the closest thing to seafood that I like is deep-fried catfish. I do not even like the smell […]
Another Teacher Letter
School has started for many of us and will be starting for everyone else quite soon. For me the new school year brings new beginnings and revives a bit of nervousness. Just getting everyone on the same page is a […]
And So 8th Grade Begins
Today, 8th grade begins. There is great excitement in the air at our house. Last night, I wrote this note to Rachel and taped to her mirror: My dear sweet Rachel,I know that your first day of 8th grade will […]