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Ah yes, my favorite line from the movie Frozen.  If your name is not Joan you may have missed it, but not me. Caught it the first time and I’ve repeated that line to myself a thousand times since! 🙂 Heard a psychologist say recently that a person who doesn’t share their prayer needs, outContinue reading ““Hang in there, Joan!””

This is Matthew’s third day at CHOP. Things are starting to wear a little thin for him. Prior to today we weren’t sure we were ever going to talk him into leaving. He loves the “room service” where he can pick up the phone and order food. He loves “child life” with the toys theyContinue reading “Matthew at CHOP – part 2”

Nov 13, 10:00 AM – Matthew is at CHOP to find out if there is a specific part of his brain from which his seizures are coming. He is on a round-the-clock EEG. This is the third day and up to this point he hasn’t had any seizures strong enough to be picked up onContinue reading “Matthew at CHOP”

Within these walls, I find myself in a constant emotional tug-of-war. On the one hand, there is the need for speed. For those of you who do not know Matthew, he is a 24/7, on-the-move kid with one speed – fast! Because of that, he can be a danger to himself and therefore Ron andContinue reading “Real Quick”

Tomorrow is Kari’s 34th birthday. For those of you who know her, another such milestone is amazing! We begin our celebration this evening with a small family party. And something else is happening today: Kari’s younger biological brother, Jeremy, is going to give a blood sample for genetic testing at the Clinic for Special ChildrenContinue reading ““promising””

With all her charges cared for, Joan turned in early to get in some much-desired reading time. She has become engrossed in a book about one of her favorite “mentors.” She is reading the new biography of Elisabeth Elliot. (I did good. I saw it featured through “Revive Our Hearts” and donated to secure aContinue reading “Encouraging Holiness”

Three times a day, the plate that sits quietly on the counter in front of my kitchen sink reminds me that, “Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning to dance in the rain.”  I have had many vicious storms in my life. I have begged God to remove them all,Continue reading “Dancing”

(by Joan) One hundred thirty-five days ago, life drastically changed for our family of six when we were given the recommendation by our state to shelter in place. Three of our household members are considered high risk – they would not fare so well if COVID would enter our home. Because of this, we haveContinue reading “Fantastic Friday”

For our family, this is day 90 of our version of shelter-in-place. Don’t want you to feel too badly for us. We just got back from Freeze and Frizz where we could meet up with some family while socially distancing in the breeze. We aren’t in prison, like many members of nursing homes. As toContinue reading “Cautious / Driven by Love”