It’s difficult to write when you’re busy climbing mountains.
I finally realized why it took me so long to start this blog site, or even begin writing anything at all.
Because I was busy climbing mountains.
I’m in the midst of more mountain climbing, but this time I’m going to try doing it with pen and paper in hand, so to speak. I hope you’ll bear with me because writing while you’re climbing doesn’t make for the best penmanship.
We’ve come a long way, and sometimes I find myself amazed that she is in high school. She has come soooo far! The last two years of middle school were absolutely amazing. Now that we are in a whole new building with an entirely clean slate of staff, though, I find myself yearning for what was.
I actually had a dream last night that I bumped into her case manager from middle school and ended up doing a lot of crying on her shoulder.
Once again, I find myself strapping on those old familiar mountain climbing boots, picking up my pack, and heading up the trail.
I have a few cliffs to scale this week. I am hoping just this week, but something tells me it might take a lot longer. We have a few situations with some teachers that are a struggle. (Running an Autism classroom like boot camp, for one.) I have a lot of discussions and meetings ahead of me.
I’ve done this before. Maybe that’s why I find myself staring at the precipice with dread.
Because I know what an exhausting process it is.
The good news is I’m not in this alone. I have a Guide and Companion. He works miracles. He’s done it before. I’m confident of His skills and expertise. I’m counting on Him.
One step in front of the other.
[Ha. Just as I was typing up the verse below, her glasses broke as she was getting ready for school. Autism folks don’t react well to those kinds of set-backs. I’ve dealt with the meltdown, and sent her on her way – sans glasses. “I’m blind!!!”]
We’ve done this so many times before, yet every time it’s exhausting.
“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” – Isa 40:31
I finally realized why it took me so long to start this blog site, or even begin writing anything at all.
Because I was busy climbing mountains.
I’m in the midst of more mountain climbing, but this time I’m going to try doing it with pen and paper in hand, so to speak. I hope you’ll bear with me because writing while you’re climbing doesn’t make for the best penmanship.
We’ve come a long way, and sometimes I find myself amazed that she is in high school. She has come soooo far! The last two years of middle school were absolutely amazing. Now that we are in a whole new building with an entirely clean slate of staff, though, I find myself yearning for what was.
I actually had a dream last night that I bumped into her case manager from middle school and ended up doing a lot of crying on her shoulder.
Once again, I find myself strapping on those old familiar mountain climbing boots, picking up my pack, and heading up the trail.
I have a few cliffs to scale this week. I am hoping just this week, but something tells me it might take a lot longer. We have a few situations with some teachers that are a struggle. (Running an Autism classroom like boot camp, for one.) I have a lot of discussions and meetings ahead of me.
I’ve done this before. Maybe that’s why I find myself staring at the precipice with dread.
Because I know what an exhausting process it is.
The good news is I’m not in this alone. I have a Guide and Companion. He works miracles. He’s done it before. I’m confident of His skills and expertise. I’m counting on Him.
One step in front of the other.
[Ha. Just as I was typing up the verse below, her glasses broke as she was getting ready for school. Autism folks don’t react well to those kinds of set-backs. I’ve dealt with the meltdown, and sent her on her way – sans glasses. “I’m blind!!!”]
We’ve done this so many times before, yet every time it’s exhausting.
“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” – Isa 40:31
