Haven't shared any of Melanie's posts (thelifeIdidn'tchoose) for a while. This one struck a chord. Again, I honestly don't share any of these things to accost or accuse any of our FB friends, who have been so incredibly supportive, by and large, over these past two years. But I certainly can relate to what the lady says here. We do, at times, hear and feel the judgment and impatience of others (in that other, NON-FB world!) as we walk this path of grieving. May I say,

"What matters deafness of the ear, when the mind hears? The true deafness, the incurable deafness, is deafness of the mind." -- Victor Hugo

Exciting answer to prayer: The Chair of the Department of Digital Media and Journalism at Liberty University has given the go-ahead to begin working on a video version of my book, "Growing in Grace," in American Sign Language for Deaf believers! He wants a schedule from me by August 1, and wants to begin shooting by mid-September. Please pray for God to provide the right ASL advisor, and for me as I begin to rewrite and trim the copy so it's more streamlined for most effec

My eldest and her hub are seriously looking to provide a Christ-centered home for some child in need of a new family. We have talked and prayed together, and we believe God has us ready to be a loving support network, interlaced with, but standing behind Mommy and Daddy, to see whatever precious child God may select cared for and raised in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.