She Even Got a Standing Ovation

The Belle of the Ball was elated yesterday that it was finally  her special day. Mommy had been telling Miss Ruby  for weeks that she was going to be honored at the  United Cerebral Palsy Association of Arizona Gala last evening at {of all places}  The Ritz-Carlton…. Miss Ruby giggled and shrieked  as we prepared….

Delirious Cheering

“Come and see what our God has done,  what awesome miracles He performs for people!!” Psalm 66:5 I know there have been quite a few Ruby posts of late. No doubt, our sweet baby girl is making tremendous  strides that are downright crazy fun. And frankly, this wild progress is just too  much to keep to…

Check Her Out…

Ruby girlfriend is up to it again… and our family is shoutin’ for joy! Remember? The little treasure who some said  “would never do anything”… Ya’ that girl. While I was in Africa Dw and I were skyping and  he couldn’t wait to tell me… He’d been lifting Ruby out of her car seat  and…

“Weak Made Strong”

Maybe you’re feeling rather weak today.   I know the feeling. Of course, we all know “weak” can mean physically.   It can also mean emotionally or spiritually. There is a powerful song that our church worship team  does every so often.  I think it just might be  my most favorite worship song these days….

She’s *NOT* As Innocent As She Looks

There she goes again… Flashing her {new} pearly white gorgeous little smile. Acting all innocent-like…. Until suddenly she remembers how stinkin’ fun it is  to hear mommy freak out and  have mommy scream her very own name… “RUBY!   What in the world are you doing?” As Ruby remembers that delightful panicky scream she’s inflicted more…