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Resourcefulness

March 25, 2020March 25, 2020 · Leave a comment ·

One of the things I have (surprisingly) enjoyed the most about being stuck at home has been the need to be resourceful. Resourceful with food, activities, pretty much everything. It’s … Continue reading Resourcefulness

Embracing the Togetherness

March 18, 2020 · 1 Comment ·

I can’t help but reflect and be amazed at how the Lord prepared our family, mostly through our church, to be home for a month. Over the course of the … Continue reading Embracing the Togetherness

There’s Always Good (and God) to Be Found

March 16, 2020March 16, 2020 · 1 Comment ·

“Through all of this chaos You are writing a symphony.” – Switch We’re living in a strange time right now. As of midnight, all non-essential businesses in Pennsylvania – including … Continue reading There’s Always Good (and God) to Be Found

Time to Be Still

March 14, 2020March 14, 2020 · 5 Comments ·

I have to admit that I’m not upset about events and gatherings being cancelled over the course of the next month. News of each cancellation has brought some unexpected relief … Continue reading Time to Be Still

Expectations and Reality

March 8, 2020 · Leave a comment ·

I wrote these words exactly one month ago and I’ve been pondering them, again, over the past three days as we adjust to our new reality: I’ve been struggling lately … Continue reading Expectations and Reality

And if not, He is still good…

March 6, 2020March 8, 2020 · 8 Comments ·

I have loved the account in Daniel 3 for many years, not because of the miracle it records, but rather because of the attitude and loyalty toward the Lord these … Continue reading And if not, He is still good…

Learning to Live in the Dissonance

February 8, 2020 · 2 Comments ·

I’ve been struggling lately with a strong desire/compulsion to finish things, to have resolution, to have less on my plate. I need to be able to breathe. I need margin. … Continue reading Learning to Live in the Dissonance

Press Release for SB 983

January 16, 2020January 16, 2020 · Leave a comment ·

Senator DiSanto’s office issued a press release today about SB 983 – our Senate companion bill to HB 730. We are thankful that he was willing to help us improve … Continue reading Press Release for SB 983

Explaining the Current Newborn Screening System in Pennsylvania

January 14, 2020January 14, 2020 · 2 Comments ·

Below is the text of a document I created and have been distributing to legislators to explain (as simply as possible) the way that Newborn Screening works in Pennsylvania currently … Continue reading Explaining the Current Newborn Screening System in Pennsylvania

Unexpected Loss – Kailee Seal

December 25, 2019December 30, 2019 · 2 Comments ·

Ever since Tori went to Heaven I have held the belief that, if you are going to lose a child, we had it the “better” way because we had time … Continue reading Unexpected Loss – Kailee Seal

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