Saturday, December 9, 2017

November 2017 -- A New Look!!!

You have probably already noticed that Hope's blog has a new look!  The old template was deleted and we needed to choose a new one. . . 

Monday, November 20, 2017

March 15, 2014 -- Hopeism

The other day, while driving the girls to school one morning, this conversation occurred. . .

Hope:  "Mom, what do you think I'll be when I grow up?"

Mom:  "I don't know honey, but I sure can't wait to see what God has planned for your life!"

Hope:  "I sure hope that He wants me to be an author and an illustrator!"

Mom:  "That would be fan-tas-tic!!!"


I still remember clearly asking Hope at 4 years old what she wanted to be when she grew up. . . she responded quickly and simply with this, "Whatever God wants me to be!"  We are so very thankful that from such a young age, God has impressed on Hope's heart that her life belongs to Him and she trusts Him explicitly with her future!  How He has prepared her for the circumstances that have come into her life robbing her of so many abilities. . . yet, nothing can take away our ability to rest in the hope that our Saviour gives!

March 2013 -- Fun Hope-ism

We never cease to be amazed at the sense of humour that God has given to Hope, even through her awareness of the daily challenges that she faces.  So it is a great delight for me to continue to share with you what we have coined, Hope-isms!  And as you share in a smile or laugh with us, please also remember with us, that although Hope is beyond special to us as her parents and such a joy to all who know her, the greatest joy is in the God who lovingly created her, fashioned her with uniqueness even in the midst of a severe brain injury, and most importantly is merciful and faithful to do a work in her heart!  May God be glorified in her life now and always!!!

Trev was getting Hope ready for school one morning.  He turned to grab the deodorant to put under her arms, without saying anything to indicate that this was what he was doing.  When he turned around, deodorant in hand, Hope was laying on the her bed with both her arms stretched high above her head, ready for that deodorant!  Trev was surprised and curious as to how she knew that he was grabbing the deodorant and so he asked her a question and received a GREAT answer. . .

Trev:  "Hope, how did you know that I was grabbing the deodorant?  Did you use your sense of smell, your sense of hearing, or your sense of sight?"

Hope (with a big grin on her face):  "Daddy, I used my SENSE OF HUMOUR!!!"


Sunday, November 19, 2017

November 16, 2017--Hope is a Big Buddy!!!

Hello all!  Hope asked me to share this with you as she would so love to have your prayer support for her as she strives to glorify God in this endeavor . . . 

Tuesday, October 17, 2017

October 17, 2017 -- Piano on My Back?

Hello dear and faithful friends and prayer warriors!  It has been so long since I have been able to sit down and write a post.  Thank you for the many sweet notes and reminders that although I have failed to keep you updated, you have continued to remind us of God's unfailing love as you kept us in your thoughts and prayers . . . we are blessed by you!