by skimhenson | Jan 9, 2012 | love and grace
Sheldon was an unlikely Homecoming King, yet he was crowned during loud applause and a standing ovation that evening at the high school football game. Sheldon spent most of his academic day in a special education classroom. His disabilities kept him...
by skimhenson | Jan 2, 2012 | happiness and joy, relationships
Jesus’ quote is from Luke 10:38-42 (NIV). Here is the scripture: As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said....
by skimhenson | Dec 23, 2011 | holidays, recipes
Marble Round Cookies (sometimes called Pinwheel Cookies) 1 cup softened butter 1 cup sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 teaspoons almond extract 2 ½ cups all purpose flour 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder 1 ounce semisweet chocolate Mix butter, sugar, egg,...
by skimhenson | Dec 22, 2011 | holidays, incremental living
Christmas is in the details. So is all of life. The excitement of a child sharing his Christmas list. Preparation of food and baking batches of homemade cookies. Wrapping gifts with sparkly red ribbon to match the paper, and tying on nametags lined with glitter....
by skimhenson | Dec 16, 2011 | relationships, parent and child
“When I was their age, I was mowing the lawn without having to be asked.” “When I was their age, I was working and paying my own way.” “When I was their age, I was married with kids, and working full time.” “When I was their age, I knew better.” I’ve either made these...