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Peace in Him

Posted on November 29, 2011 by FunkyFaithGirl • 1 Comment

Peace. It’s such a simple word. A word that’s bot so easy to act out or to portray in life at all times.

Today “Big blue” our 14 year old jeep that’s been with us thru 2 kids and many many miles We think has finally bit the dust.

Yes, right when I needed to pick up the kids from school, right when steve needs to be at work. So what do i do in time of distress? What do I do when the seams are coming apart and you feel as though you’re letting your family down?

I choose to believe. I choose to have peace. Peace that our Lord will provide as he always does. It’s not always easy to believe but there’s nothing but his love and my faith in Him.

He provides in all circumstances. Whether its the way you want or another way, he always gives us ONLY as much as you can handle. And I choose to have peace in Him.

I choose to have peace.

Filed Under: about me, Faith, Incourage, Relevant11

Special Needs, Special Mother

Posted on November 16, 2011 by FunkyFaithGirl • 5 Comments

Being a mom to a special needs child is not a piece of cake. There are days when I cry on the bathroom floor, doors locked and ignoring the fighting outside the door. There are days when I’m so exhausted I fall asleep and in the midst the children are eating everything in the fridge. That’s how I survive. I know when I need to take time for myself. Sometimes it’s not always the best of circumstances. But I take what I can get before I come apart at the seams.

Now these are times when I’m alone and must survive on those days when all hope seems lost. Other days I schedule time away for myself. When I need to run an errand I make time to sit at a coffee shop to write or people watch. I like to window shop at craft stores, it gets me inspired and happy. This is what I do for myself, since my husband works nights and I’m free during the day.

You have to find time for yourself. You have to make yourself first, even before your children. That includes your relationship with Christ. It must come first by letting Him nourish your soul. Let his words feed your soul and give you the strength to be the best mom.

Now, as a special needs mom there are other things that challenge me. Some days I feel as though I barely survive. Some days I’ve conquered the world just by having a meal with the kids at the table. In the midst of my autistic 7 year old boy throwing cars at heads, screaming, biting someone, and melting down over getting dressed THERE IS HOPE.

Because in the silence. In the quiet of just me and my oldest boy, he reads to me, he tells me profound ideas and thoughts. His mind and heart surprise me. It melts my heart back together after a rough day. And that’s how I know. I know that the Lord has made me, little me, this precious boys mother. God formed me just for me to form my son. He destined me to take care of and nourish my sweet boy.

And there is NO mistake that he was given the name Noah. Years before we knew anything. He WILL Survive this storm too. He’s one of God’s chosen ones.

Filed Under: about me, Autism, Faith, family, Motherhood, Parenting, Special Needs

Gods Blessings { The Better Mom }

Posted on November 15, 2011 by FunkyFaithGirl • 0 Comments

Thy word
is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Psalm
119:105

When I think about a blessing in my
life, I think of many things, but there is one thing that has guided
me through it all. God’s word, the Bible. I know there are many
things that don’t seem like blessings at all. Though
the darkness around me can sometimes feel great, God’s Word is
enough for me to continue on the path. As you walk with God, you never
truly walk in the dark. He is the light. His Word is the light.

Ruth Schwenk

Ruth is the wife of a pastor, who is her best friend and the love of
her life. She is a blessed homeschooling mother to her four beautiful
children, and she eagerly awaits meeting her five others in heaven.
She has a passion for following God, leading worship, rescuing
orphans, and inspiring others to create a God honoring family.

She is the creator of The Better Mom and she tweets at thebettermom.

Filed Under: 31 Days, Faith, Guest Posting

God Provides Little Things

Posted on November 12, 2011 by FunkyFaithGirl • 3 Comments

I lay on the couch now with coffee in hand. I sit, breathing deeply trying to praise God for his many blessings. Sometimes the words escape me, but today I’m a wealth of thankfulness.

Thankful for a home when we had no where to go. A car that’s lasted us miraculously way beyond it’s time. Sisters in Christ who love me, support me and even pray for me.

On our way out this morning our car died. I’m hoping it’s just the battery this time.
I was mostly worried about my children. If you have an autistic child you know that you cannot make plans to go somewhere and just change plans. But God blessed me again with calm children at home while my husband takes care of things.

So today I’m sitting here, praising God for blessings and praying for his continuous love and care for us.

Filed Under: about me, Faith, family, Motherhood, Special Needs

Gods Blessings- {Guest Casey Wiegand}

Posted on November 11, 2011 by FunkyFaithGirl • 0 Comments

While I’m still processing Gods words for me from Relevant, I’m having some of my friends post over here about their blessings. I hope you are encouraged by their words.

Today is my friend Casey. I’m so blessed so know her In Real Life. She has an amazing soul, a giving heart, and a great love for the Lord. She is truly beautiful inside and out!

My blessings from God come each day in the faces of my two adorable littles, Aiden & Ainsleigh;

what a beautiful gift it is to be their mama.

You can find Casey over at her Family Blog

Her Shop filled with gorgeous art

Follow her thoughts on Twitter

Filed Under: Faith, Guest Posting, Motherhood

Remember When…. {5 Minute Friday}

Posted on November 3, 2011 by FunkyFaithGirl • 4 Comments

Remembering is different for all of us. We all have different paths, different pasts, and different places we’ve all been.

Remembering for me is thinking of when I was naive to think that marriage was just loving one another, when having babies was easy and creating a happy home was going to be fun.

Yes, marriage is about loving one another. But it’s also about the I love you so much I never want to let you go. Or the I hate you so much I could throw this plate at your head. It’s also about all of the inbetweens. The little stuff that no one writes books about. The little love that speaks loudly.

Babies are not only not easy for everyone to create or have, they are not easy Period. It’s hard work and there’s a reason why it’s called LABOR. God created babies for us to take care of, to raise in his love, but it’s also the hardest job in the world. HANDS DOWN!!!

And Creating a Home can be fun….the decorating, the placement of furniture..etc. But it’s who’s in it. It’s how you LIVE in it that counts. For us it’s the tickle fights, the running and stampeding and laughing that are the most fun.

Do YOU Remember the Days when?…….

I’m linking up with Lisa Jo!

Filed Under: about me, Faith, family, Five Minute Friday

How my Heart processed Relevant 11

Posted on November 2, 2011 by FunkyFaithGirl • 2 Comments

this is what I’ve been doing today….looking at all of these beautiful women I got to meet over the weekend! I’m overwhelmed now though. I’m tired and have a cold and the Lord is stirring thoughts in my heart. I feel now that so many of the little things are insignificant. That my survival and living for Him are the only thing left.

I’ll be praying some more this week and try to get some pictures up from Relevant. I was so blessed that I have no words right now. Just my thoughts.

Filed Under: about me, Blogging, Conferences, Faith, Relevant11, Uncategorized

Thoughtful Tips Tuesday {Relevant Recap}

Posted on November 1, 2011 by FunkyFaithGirl • 0 Comments

Filed Under: about me, Blogging, Conferences, Faith, Incourage, Relevant11

Thoughtful Tips Tuesday {A Womans Heart}

Posted on October 24, 2011 by FunkyFaithGirl • 0 Comments

This is kind of a Relevant Conference Edition. I felt let to talk about us as women this week because of the upcoming conference.
(Sorry I look tired in this video…It’s because I am )

What has God put on your heart as a Woman?

Filed Under: about me, Conferences, Faith, Relevant11, Vlogs, Women

Beyond my Fear, Into His Arms.

Posted on October 21, 2011 by FunkyFaithGirl • 9 Comments

Today was a rough day for me as a mom. My autistic son was having problems at school today and We have to have a conference tomorrow. Yippee! (If you have a Special Needs child you know how dreadful these meetings are)

I was even holding back tears on the phone talking to the teacher.

It’s hard to see beyond today, beyond what I “think” the future will hold. Because in all reality, I have no idea. I don’t know if he’ll get married and be successful. I can hope. That’s all I can do. It’s a crippling feeling, not knowing such things about your own son.
Especially when you take away the outward behavior, you have the sweetest, loving, funny, handsome little boy. Who all he wants to do is to please people, make people laugh, and just be a silly kid.

How do I see beyond my fear, beyond the now, where I see my pain through this?? I don’t. I have to rely on my faith in God. I have to have faith that He knows and can see the future and he loves my son more than I do.

That’s hard to do. I’m not very good at it either. As a matter of fact, right now I’m failing. Because he’s my baby, he’s my first born, he was created inside of me-he’s a part of me. And his pain is my pain.
It’s so hard to imagine life past this pain.