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REASSURANCE

Lately, we’ve luxuriated in the lush green of summer. A deep blue vault shimmers above the crowd of towering oaks.

Reassurance, God's PresenceDonna TavaniJuly 5, 2020Beauty, Longing, Reassurance, Hikes, Walks, Summer, God's Presence, Special Needs, Autism Spectrum, Special Needs Children, Autism, Down SyndromeComment

MULCH FLIES, BERRIES ROLL

Happy Jonathan, happy day! Jonathan watches contentedly from our front deck as Nick, Matthew and I envision, plant and transplant in my flower garden. Springtime, birthday delight! And then – enough! Grinning rakishly, Jonathan creeps over the deck railing to join the action. And what a time he has. Crowing a delighted “Eeee!” Jonathan revels in the rough texture of shredded pine bark against wiggling toes and wriggling fingers, mulch rubbed onto the driveway, tossed skyward to drift back down. Glorious freedom. Glorious sunshine. The picture says it all.

Donna TavaniApril 27, 2020Jesus my foundation, small victories, sensory imput, Covid 19 stay at home, Autism Spectrum, Down Syndrome, Special Needs ChildrenComment

Prayer God Hears

I’ve prayed all sorts of prayers since Jesus invaded my life. Some embarrassingly small in faith (is there anything smaller than a grain of mustard seed?) Some sad. Some mad. Some glad! One thing I’m convinced of - He’s heard them all. … This recent series of answers has got me thinking. What makes for fruitful prayer and perhaps just as importantly, what doesn't? What's needed? What's not? And what constitutes “fruit?”

Donna TavaniJune 15, 2017Prayer, Prayer God Hears, Answers to Prayer, God on the move, Down Syndrome, Autism Spectrum, Eye Contact, Fruitful Prayer, Unfruitful prayer, God's mercy, God's love, How prayer expresses our faith, Quit playing games, God's Word, Rooted in God's Word, Our plan versus God'sComment

A Mustard Seed

I'm thankful that when I ask God for something with faith like a mustard seed, he doesn't answer in kind. Periodically, I pray that God will help me connect better with my son Jonathan. Because he is on the autism spectrum and non-verbal, I don't always "feel" the connection.

Donna TavaniMarch 13, 2017Faith, Mustard Seed Faith, Answers to Prayer, Autism Spectrum, Down Syndrome, Impulsive behavior, God listens, Answer to PrayerComment