Giggles

Giggles

In this day of terrorist attacks,destruction, and death, it is easy to get over whelmed. The news is almost all bad. I was reminded yesterday of simple pleasures.

As I sat out side watching the kids swim, I thought about what life is. My youngest granddaughter was in the pool giggling. For some reason this child’s giggles always make me smile. It blesses my heart to hear her simply enjoying life. Her giggles are light and bubbly and let me know that she is content and happy.

Life is what we make it. Yes, we have struggles and heartaches but we can always be thankful. Their are many problems in the world today and if I let myself think on them I would be an unsettled bundle of nerves all the time. But I remember that God is in control and I don’t have to solve the worlds problems. My job is to teach and watch these three young ones who are enjoying life with out a care.

I didn’t feel well as I sat watching them and would rather have been inside since the day was actually cool and damp and my throat was hurting. But I ended up with a blessing as they enjoyed their time in the pool.

Life is brief and all too soon they are grown. I am thankful to God for giving me the time to be an example to these three. As you go through your day, take pleasure in the little things. They are really what is important.

SMILES ARE CONTAGIOUS

SMILES ARE CONTAGIOUS

The most important things in life are not things. They are people. People matter,people hurt, people feel, people care, people need love. Unconditional love is what Jesus gave to us when he died on the cross for our sins. The closest I can come to understanding that fully is a mother’s love for a child. We love them when they cry, we love then when they are mean, we love them when they reject us and treat us unkind.Just as Christ’s love for us leads to our salvation, our love for a child can have long lasting effects that we may never see. 

As a mom with no sleep and piles of laundry and so many pulling at us for something, we often feel we have no more to give. But the kind word, a smile, a loving pat on the shoulder or a nice hug can mean so much. When the teacher’s lesson is not going as planned, when the church kids are dirty and smart mouthed, when everything seems wrong tell them you love them.

 I have had the privilege of working with children in the church setting for many years. I would often tell them I loved them and was glad they came. Sometimes they needed a hug and even though the church has a “no touch” policy, you hug them. Knowing that hug might be the only one they get this week or even this month.

 Keep on keeping on for the sake of the children. Whether in church, in your home school, or where ever, don’t let Satan drag you down. He will tell you you are defeated, the kids aren't listening and you're not good enough to be an influence. Those are lies. You may never know the impact you may have on a child until years later or never! 

Smiles are contagious.Sometimes it is all the encouragement that someone needs. Even the most unruly child or the grumpiest adult will respond positively to a genuine smile. Giving a smile costs us nothing but to someone it may be a great fortune. It shows you care!

ADHD part 2

ADHD part 2

How can a child who constantly makes noise and is told a hundred times a day to “use your INSIDE voice” be bothered by a tiny buzzing? I can’t understand the constant distractions that go on in a child’s mind with special needs. Their inability to focus one minute and the the next minute they are so focused on something that they don’t hear your voice. Truly they are wired different.

I can’t understand but I can be compassionate. I can make a choice to be aware of their needs and be kind. I can be my child’s advocate against a world that is cruel and wants to fit them in the mold. I get tired and frustrated many times dealing with my child’s needs. But they are his NEEDS. Just a s a diabetic cannot control the fact that he has diabetes, neither can a child with ADHD, Aspherges, Austism, etc. control their disability.

It is not their fault. It is not my fault as a parent. It is not a discipline issue! My advice is to research your child’s disability. Find a doctor you can trust to trust you as the caregiver. But most of all trust your gut. You are the child’s parent and you know how and when they learn best. You will find some friends and family members to help and encourage you but many of them will not understand! Your child does not have to fit the mold. They are fearfully and wonderfully made by God and He makes no mistakes!

I ask my son who is 11 to vacuum and he went and put on noise canceling head phones before he did. OK? The vacuum is not near as loud as he is? We have know idea of the simple things that bombard their brains. Little things that make them uncomfortable and scared.

This BBC video is so simple but speaks volumes. Please watch and be encouraged!

Richard and Jaco: Life with Autism

https://www.facebook.com/BBCStories/videos/10155005236515659/