Wisdom pearl:
Greatness is never won by mediocrity...
Sj
Saturday, April 22, 2017
Friday, April 14, 2017
Wisdom Pearl
Wisdom Pearl:
For the 100th time; Correction is not JUDGEMENT
Judgement does not correct it Sentences...
sj
For the 100th time; Correction is not JUDGEMENT
Judgement does not correct it Sentences...
sj
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Smoke & Rythm
You (life) may choose the music,
But I make up the steps
I dictate the rhythm I follow
The dance is mine and mine alone
It is my right
My responsibility
My purpose
-sj
Just A Glimpse
Just A Glimpse
So this Morning I was awakened to laughter coming out of my living room. Normally I would have smiled at this occurrence and thanked God for the joy in my house. However, it was 7:22 a.m. on a spring break Tuesday...who is up that early and does not have to be??? My son Myles that's who. Reluctantly I rolled over and registered that I was still in the land of the living, still a mom and one tired puppy. "Myles", groggily I called out..."Myles"..."yes mom"; "what are you doing?" "sorry I woke you up"..we proceeded with our regular morning conversation which eventually lead me out of the bed and stumbling into the boys room to check on Nathan.
Nathan is still in the bed temp 101.7 down with a virus...again.. second one in three weeks. I kissed his forehead which tells me he is feverish way before the thermometer does(nothing like a sick kid to bring you out of your fog); quickly I headed straight for the kitchen to load him up on Tylenol and his transplant meds. It was then I noticed that the oven and its light was turned on. Not only that but the contents of the oven were neatly laid out on a piece of aluminum foil. After administering meds to Nate I returned to the kitchen and began to question Myles who was peacefully watching cartoons. He very proudly admitted that he had fixed his own breakfast and turned the oven on! What a 'wow' moment! This kid who was unable to communicate because of his autism. Frequently expressed himself in horrible tantrums and was for the most part unreachable to his father and I.
Here we are 14 years later and not only is he speaking in clear, concise and thoughtful sentences. He has mastered independent skills for living: He has observered me making breakfast; he mimicked the steps right down to the correct oven temperature; he chose the appropriate cooking utensils and even went a step further by cutting the foil to fit his cookie sheet. What a milestone! A perfect glimpse into the greatness this kid posses! Super encouraging to me as I try to prepare him to navigate his world.
Every parent looks into their child and sees the potential that has not yet manifested. Every parent fully expects his/her child to make his or her mark on their world. Every parent celebrates levels of success that their child reaches. Parents of kids with special needs even more so (because sometimes it takes a lot longer for us to taste that joy)! Sometimes I get lost in the details and I can only see where they are not and not where they are. Mistakenly I view the glass half empty vs full. It bogs me down with unnecessary weight as I worry about their future-selves. Will they be able to manage? Will they be safe? Will they have friends and a peer group? Will they be accepted and praised for what they do?
God always reminds me that the future is 'His secret place', not mine. He has not giving me dominion over it.; but He has made promises to me as His beloved: 1. He will never leave me nor forsake me and 2. He had King David report with authority that he had never seen the righteous forsaken.
So I am comforted by the fact that Myles is being watched over. All of the children are watched over by Him who is author and finisher of our fate(s). I am also re-assured by this little glimpse of independence that Myles and his siblings will be more than I could ever ask them to be!
Profoundly Thankful!
sj
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
BOUGHT LESSONS OFFICIAL LAUNCH PARTY
Join Me at The Official Launch of My new Book:
BOUGHT LESSONS
Where: The ARts Community Center
10179 Hull Street
Midlothian Va 23112
When: July 15, 2017
Time: 4-6pm
Venue: Live Speaking & Streaming Event
Cost: Free Admission / Books available for purchase
Other: Light Refreshment Provided
RSVP's available on Event Brite or Souljourner7howard@facebook
16 and older please
No Rsvp Necessary if you prefer to stream event * are you considering hosting a pod party??
Contact me at : authorsjhoward@gmail.com by 4/30/17
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