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IN MY DEFENSE!



In my defense. I am a strong woman. I am a strong wife. I am a strong mother. I am a strong advocate for the disabled. I, I, I! BUT! Without God, I am nothing. Without His guidance in my life, I am nothing. Without His love, I am nothing.

Everyone has a story. Everyone of us suffers in our choices. We all suffer from someone's cruelty. I'm good until the cruelty is directed at my children. Before Kate was born I fought to keep the pregnancy. During her delivery, I fought to keep us both alive. When the doctors told us she had Down syndrome, we fought for what was best for her. When she was then diagnosed with Autism, we went into a huge fight with the public school to send her to a wonderful school for her needs! When I was put under attack for how I protected my children, I fought the derogatory barbs. If we as parents don't protect our children, who does? Society? Government? With me is BJ and my children under God's guidance. I pray all day everyday. I pray Kate is safe. When I leave my house for a meeting or errand, I pray for everyone's safety. I pray for BJ that his pain subsides as he works very long hours. I pray for Beau and Angel that they have joy and happiness during this time before the wedding. I pray that anyone causing them pain, comes to their senses and sees this young man, this good man, before them and eases his pain. I pray for my children's souls that they love God, trust in Him, turn to him. I pray for HUMILITY! I, I, I! Am nothing without God.

"Jesus prayed in nature. Psalm 19:1 reads, "The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands." What better place to commune with our Creator than among the wonders of nature? Luke 6:12 says, "One of those days Jesus went out to a mountainside to pray ..." He could have gone to a home, a synagogue or if He were near Jerusalem he could have gone to the temple to pray. But there were times when Jesus made the decision to pray where He was, which often happened to be in nature. We are surrounded by so much that is "man made" that sometimes it's difficult for us to remember that this is not our world, but God's world (Genesis 1:1, Psalm 24:1) full of wonders for us to enjoy." ~ Robert Velarde 














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