LISTEN HERE: JACI VELASQUEZ ON KATIE'S COMMUNITY CONNECTION
Soli Deo Gloria!~K. De La Cruz
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Friday, December 2, 2011
Frances Witt-McMahan, Executive Director of CASA to Be Jailed as Part of Fundraiser, December 2nd Community Connection
Hear Frances' adventure to jail; benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association today at 3PM on WYXI 1390 AM.
Other topics today:
*CASA: Court Appointed Special Advocates
More Information about CASA: http://www.casacorridor.org/
Soli Deo Gloria! ~K. De La Cruz
Other topics today:
- Cardin Family BOTH HANDS PROJECT UPDATE
- HOW TO TALK TO LITTLE GIRLS by Lisa Bloom of the Huffington Post
- IS the FIVE SECOND RULE VALID? Food Network HEALTHY EATS BLOG
*CASA: Court Appointed Special Advocates
More Information about CASA: http://www.casacorridor.org/
*Muscular Dystrophy Association:
http://www.mda.org/
Nine types of muscular dystrophy, a group of genetic, degenerative diseases primarily affecting voluntary muscles.
*Cardins Both Hands Project Update!
Video HERE: http://bothhandsfoundation.org/jason-and-jessica-cardin.aspx
Cardins Website: http://www.adoptingnoelle.org/
*IS THE FIVE SECOND RULE FOR FOOD VALID?
*HOW TO TALK TO LITTLE GIRLS:
Soli Deo Gloria! ~K. De La Cruz
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Waiting For A Miracle At Christmas
For thirteen years, we didn’t speak. The wounds were so deep, so raw. All through my childhood and teen years, I tried to get my dad to be who I needed him to be. There’s nothing that can replace the relationship with one’s father. I needed a miracle.
Fast forward to the present. Half-awake, my nine year-old-son started to cry as he stumbled into the living room.. “Where’s Dad? You said he’d be here.” (My baby’s daddy was already at work for the day.) He longs for his daddy as I longed for mine. We’ll see him tonight.
As I approach a day full of "miracles needed", I reached for the Book of Promises, the Bible, and opened to John 1.
…To all who did receive Him, who believed in His name, he gave the right to be called the sons of God. John 1:12
For thirteen years, I journeyed through grief and hope, seeking reconciliation with my father. All along the way, the one perfect Father, was with me, calling me his own, providing my every need with graciousness and kindness.
So when I saw my father after thirteen years, I was compelled to do what God-the-father does for me. I ran toward him. “DAD!” I called his name. In front of a plaza full of hot-dog diners, we sobbed and hugged. He met my husband and our children, his grandchildren. My husband later confessed that he didn’t know what to do, whether he should punch him or hug him! I’m glad there were no punches.
My father apologized, naming offenses right then and there. I did the same, apologizing for demanding what he couldn’t give.
It’s been two years since dad and I reconnected. He emails me almost every day. Even though I didn’t grow up with him, we have the same sense of humor. It’s amazing to resemble someone I don’t know very well…
It’s a miracle to be reconciled with my dad. It brings me great joy.
There are other miracles that, like anyone, I’m waiting to see realized. When God sent his Son, Christ, into the world, the most awesome miracle of all occurred. To all who did receive Him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to be called the sons of God. John 1:12
May we receive the gift of God’s love and share it with others, moment by moment. He is a good father. He knows what’s best.
Hoping for a miraculous Christmas…xoxo
~Katie
Monday, November 28, 2011
Mayfield employee comments: basement may flood! Water continues to rise.
UPDATE: Flood waters receded, the homes pictured were not flooded! Thank you for your prayers and concern!
~Katie
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