So I woke up today feeling blah…sort of down in the dumps. No specific reasons, but my head was racing with negative thoughts about myself and whatever else. And I was ashamed. Why am I so anxious, fearful, worried? I’m a Christian. I shouldn’t be that way. I know God’s in control. I know He … Continued
By Little Mama of Faith A favorite hobby of mine is solving Crytogram puzzles. I love this quote from a Cryptogram I solved today: “Treat people as if they were what they ought to be and you will help them become what they are capable of becoming.” –Johann Wolfgang von Goethe I love this! It’s so … Continued
“This is a time in your life when you must learn to let go of loved ones…” When I first read this, I gasped, given the daily reminders we’re hearing about coronavirus cases multiplying. Even though this is an old version of the devotional “Jesus Calling: Enjoying Peace in His Presence” (by Sarah Young), I’ve … Continued
Dwarfism 101 – Think! October is National Dwarfism Awareness Month. So here goes… In case you didn’t notice, I’m only 4’1”. Yes, I’m a little person. Haha. I joke about it, but many of my family and friends say they forget about my dwarfism. And to be honest, I often do, as well. I don’t … October: Dwarfism Awareness Month Read More »
Today is National Dwarfism Awareness Day. I was wondering what I could share that I haven’t already shared with you over the years. And this came to mind… I’m in a new neighborhood and heard only yesterday that today is our trick or treat. I was wrestling with whether to run out and buy candy. … Just Too Tired to Educate Today… Read More »
An Honest, Heartfelt, & Humorous Story of Love & Faith “Pass Me Your Shoes” is a wonderful, true-to-life story of two imperfect people brought together by love and the commonality of both being little people (aka dwarfs). The author shares in an honest, authentic, and humorous way how she and her husband face life’s challenges … “Pass Me Your Shoes” book review Read More »
You’ve already heard a lot from me over the years about dwarfism in terms of education and advocacy. But today, on the first day of Dwarfism Awareness Month, let me share some thoughts on how I feel about being a little person. I’m not speaking for all little people, and I’m not trying to minimize … How Do I Feel about Being a Little Person? Read More »
Stick your nose in my business . . . please Did I get your attention with that title? That’s not typically what we say, right? We generally don’t want people to get too nosey or ask too many questions about our personal business. But I wonder if we sometimes try so hard not to be … Stick Your Nose in My Business, Please Read More »
I came across this photo last night and couldn’t help but reminisce and reflect. It’s given me some peace and encouragement through three specific ponderings, so I thought I’d share in the hopes of maybe encouraging you today, as well. I conceive three lessons to take away from my childhood experiences and apply to our … Learning from Life’s Lessons Read More »
Hi, friends! I don’t know about you, but lately sometimes (minute by minute) I’m not quite sure how to think, how to act, how to feel or how to pray. I think maybe “numb” (?) is the best way to describe it. I’m not necessarily worried or anxious…now. But I admit, I can also say … How Do I Pray in the Midst of COVID-19? Read More »
