Navigating Complicated Family Relationships with Diane Dokko Kim // Ep. 49
In episode 49, I’ve invited my friend Diane Dokko Kim to talk about navigating complicated family relationships. Most of us will be spending time with (or at least communicating more with) extended family members around Thanksgiving and Christmas. We know family relationships aren’t always easy, especially with the extra challenges of being a special-needs … Read more
10 Things That Worked for Me in 2020 // Ep. 48
As we get closer to the end of 2020, I like to reflect on what worked and didn’t work for me this year. Obviously, in a year this unique, there’s a lot that didn’t work for me, but most of that was outside of my control. In today’s episode, I’m focusing on what did work … Read more
Reflecting on Ten Years Since James’s Autism Diagnosis // Ep. 47
Becoming a caregiver isn’t something most of us prepared for or could have anticipated. It becomes part of our identity when we hear a diagnosis for our child or spouse. Hearing the words, “We believe your son has autism” in November of 2010 changed everything for us. And I know hearing your child or … Read more
An Invitation to Those Who Have Stopped Praying // Ep. 046
I’ll admit to you today that in the last decade, since my son’s autism diagnosis, my prayer life has changed. After so many nights of asking for sleep and not getting it, after praying for help and not getting it, I started only asking for safe requests. I didn’t want to demand what God wasn’t … Read more
How Our Suffering Points to Our Savior with Meg Apperson, author of Sky Full of Stars // Ep. 045
Meg Apperson—author, blogger, military wife, and homeschooling mom—knew God her entire life and truly believed she trusted Him with everything. But when her daughter Avery was born with an extremely rare and serious birth defect that could take her away at any moment, Meg realized that Jesus was her everything. In her book, Sky Full of … Read more
Creating a Bucket List for the Rest of 2020 // Ep 44
2020 has been a year we’ll never forget. It’s amazing what got packed into one year. And we are really feeling it as 2020 ends. But as we enter the last three months of the year, I want to slow down a little and make a plan for what I want to do before … Read more
How to Abide in Christ During the Election Season // Ep. 043
This is episode 43, and we’re talking about how to abide in Christ during the election season. What do I mean by abide in Christ? I mean we focus on His power, His purpose, and His peace. There are some practical steps we can take to help us focus on His power, purpose, and peace, and … Read more
Let It Go: The Practice of Benevolent Detachment // Ep. 42
In this episode we’re talking about benevolent detachment, a practice I read about in John Eldredge’s book Get Your Life Back. It’s the idea of turning over to God what weighs heavy on us and leaving it in His hands. We’ll talk about how Jesus practiced this during His life and how we can … Read more
Speaking the 5 Love Languages in Our Special-Needs Families with guest Jolene Philo // Ep. 41
During this pandemic time, caregivers have been stretched like never before. And if your family is like mine, you’re finding your spouse and typical children are getting less time and attention because the family member you’re a caregiver for requires so much more. That’s why I’m excited to have Jolene Philo join me on … Read more
Changes We’ve Made to Get More Sleep // Ep. 40
As we adjust to new routines and the days grow shorter, it’s a good time to talk about getting more sleep. I know for caregivers this isn’t an easy, three-step process. There are factors out of our control that determine how much sleep we get most nights. But that’s why it’s even more important … Read more
Sins We Face as Caregivers // Ep. 039
As I look at my life as a caregiver, I can see the temptation I have toward sinning in four specific ways: discontentment, pride, envy, and ungodliness. We’re going to look at each one today and remind ourselves of the hope we have in Christ as we grow in godliness! Quick Links: Respectable Sins by … Read more
Summer Veggie Soup and Limeade
Summer Veggie Soup This soup recipe is perfect for the transition from summer to fall! It’s full of veggies that are still in season when the weather starts getting cooler. I hope you like it as much as my family does! Ingredients: half an onion (diced) 2 Tbs garlic 1 diced bell pepper (red … Read more
