Shh do you hear that?

John 14:27

New International Version (NIV)

²⁷ Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubledand do not be afraid.

We had another rough morning getting Steven into school.  Yesterday didn't go to bad, but we changed where we took him and I think the shock of quick he got to his room was to much for him to react.  But he did today.  His poor teacher had a fight on his hands I know.  Days like today make it nice when Bryan goes and rides his bike.  I get to sit outside and take in natures sights and sounds.  Yes, I still hear traffic some but the birds with their small voices over power them.  Bryan's peace is to go out and ride his bike and get away from it all and enjoy nature his own way.  He always sees some sort of critter and it helps him feel calm.  Unless of course the critter darts in front of him and he has to swerve to miss it.  God gives us peace to help us through the tough times.  I have been getting better and better at not letting my heart be troubled.  Not always easy, but I am getting there.  We are gearing up for Steven's IEP next week and wonder how it will go.  A rise in behaviors always makes for a mind spinning of what will be brought up.  Of course, his are at the beginning of the school year right after he gets a new aide.  Not that Steven doesn't like his new aide, just gotta get used to it.  I know I haven't said much on the verse, but it speaks so loud for itself.  Just listen to the birds and you will hear the peace of God.

God bless,
Sherri

Please God get me through

Matthew 19:26
Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.

Ever had those days when you feel like every where you turn there is a huge brick wall that you smack into.  You look around and wonder where it came from.  Yes I know I have more than my share of them as well.  Like just now, I am trying to type and my computer or this website just freaked out on me.  Saved this as a draft and went to a new post in a matter of seconds.  With God it is possible for me to get through this day without a nervous breakdown.  Steven is going backwards on some areas again and it is the brick wall smacking us.  For whatever reason, saying Uncle Steve is beyond him right now.  Actually Uncle comes out fine, it is the Steve that takes several attempts before he gets it out.  There have been a couple of times he has just bypassed it and moved on to Uncle Mike.  Yesterday and last Monday it took 30 minutes to get Steven to his classroom in the morning.  Today didn't seem to be going much better.  With God it is possible for me to have peace that we will overcome these obstacles.  Bryan and I have been doing a lot of talking, thinking and praying on Steven's future.  Where should we live, what options do we have for him, etc etc.  I feel like a have plastic spoon trying to knock down that brick wall.  Not even a heavy duty plastic, just one of those cheap white ones.  But, I have to remember that God will make it possible for us to know these answers.  I just have to be patient and let God do it on His time schedule and not force it to my timeline.  I know there are so many of you out there that know what I am talking about and you are in my prayers.  Please remember what ever task you are facing, God has it in control.  Whether we realize it or not.

God Bless,

Sherri

Knock Knock, I wonder who that could be

Matthew 7:7 NIV
"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you."

For the most part, Steven has been overly happy today.  With the exception of going into school and tearing up his clothes.   My son knows to ask for what he wants. He doesn't always do it or get what he wants, but Mom and Dad know what he needs and won't let him hurt himself or give him everything to where he can't tell that he can't have everything his way.  He is always losing his toys and I have to go looking around the house.  He is getting better with going and looking on beds or on furniture when I tell him to, but he doesn't always move things to look for what he wants.  But eventually most things are found.  Still can't find the elusive red penquin though.  Knock and the door will be open.  Knocking on things is one of Steven's favorite games.  Then you have to quote Kermit the Frog afterwards.  Go look up Grover being a salesman and you should be able to figure that reference out.  Steven also knocks and knocks when there is a door between us.  He wants to see his Mom at all times.  So many times I think of how I need to be like Steven and see that God wants for me what I want for Steven and more.  God will care for us as we care for our children or should care for our children.  He knows what you need, but God wants you to reach out to Him to remember where our needs are meet.  He wants us to seek Him and His rightousness to help make our lives full and rich.  He wants us to knock on the doors of opportunity and walk with Him through life and be our pilot.  I know I am kinda rambling, but my brain is fried by the long week and the heat.  But I know that God will carry me through and help you decipher my ramblings.

God Bless,
Sherri

Finding the good in a long long day

Psalm 118:24

New King James Version (NKJV)

²⁴ This is the day the Lord has made;
We will rejoice and be glad in it.

I will rejoice in the day I had yesterday even though it was long and stressful.  Steven did not want to go to school.  He was kicking me on the way in, tore up another pair of shorts and took at least 30 min to go down the hall to class.  I couldn't find the books I was looking for at the Christian bookstore, but Bryan found one he liked.  It took FOREVER at SSI and found out I was misinformed about when Steven's benefits would start.  BUT, Steven waited for over half an hour before us being told he didn't have to be there and he did not have a melt down.  I was also told I didn't have to come back it could all be taken care of that day.  So, it was long and stressful, but it could have been worse.  The Lord gave me another day to be alive, I will rejoice and be glad in it.  I know I am not where the picture is, but it makes me happy to look at.

God Bless,

Sherri

Matthew 11:28-30

New International Version (NIV)

²⁸ “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. ²⁹ Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. ³⁰ For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

It is so easy some days to just let it all get you down and give up and just go hide.  I have had this verse in mind a lot lately for various reasons.  One, Steven hasn't been having the best sleep patterns so I have been losing sleep over that.  His obsessing over camping and a non existent DVD is mental taxing.  I have been experiencing a good bit of pain that is making it impossible to sleep more than 2-3 hours at a time before waking up and having to make a conscience decision of how to lay down to go back to sleep.  It also has resulted in me waking up early even when Steven sleeps in.  And last but definitely not least.  There are so many people out there attacking people because they are Christians.  I understand there are those out there that call themselves Christian, but they forget the most important thing about being a child of God.  LOVE!  We have to LOVE people whether we agree with them or not.  We don't have to agree with them, we don't have to hang out with them, but we do have to LOVE them.  I know my refuge is in God and I know He loves me and will bring me through.  Just please remember that being a Christian and standing up for beliefs does not mean that you are hateful, ignorant or fearful.  So many people make that mistake when we disagree.  This means we need to show the world the LOVE of God all the more, to help them know we are not out to hurt them but to LOVE them.

God bless,
Sherri

Be joyful always

1 Thess 5:16-18 NIV

16Be joyful always; 17pray continually; 18give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.


This is a scripture that is near and dear to my heart.  It helps me remember to find the good in everything.  It is there, I just gotta look past all the pain and negativity to see it.  I cannot dwell on all of the bad that I have to face everyday.  Yes, Steven has severe Autism and he cannot live on his own or even be left by himself.  But, I have the ability to care for my child and keep him safe at home.  It breaks my heart when I think that someday I may not be able to care for my child and he will live elsewhere.  He may be 18 and taller than me, but he is my "little" boy.  The picture was taken down in the Smokies and it is so easy to be thankful and prayerful when looking at it.  Such beauty.   Today, my boy is not feeling well.  It has been such a bad year for sinus and allergy trouble.  He goes back to school on Monday, so we will see how he is doing.