“What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.” (Philippians 4:9) The phrase “God of peace” occurs in the New Testament five times by itself; six if you count the one in the previous lesson. Peace means so much more than […]
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“May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.” (Romans 15:5-6) The magnificent God of endurance and encouragement amazingly cares about us! We all need […]
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“I’ve learned that you can keep going long after you think you can’t.” ~Unknown As far back as I can remember, I have always wanted to be a mom. I held onto the belief that my life wouldn’t feel truly “complete” until I had children. This dream finally came true in 2010 when I was twenty-seven years old, when my son, Logan Patrick Arnold, entered the world. The moment I laid eyes on him, I sensed something was different about him. And though it might not sound flattering, he looked more like a middle-aged man than a Gerber baby. Upon closer examination, the doctors discovered several abnormalities. Logan had upturned earlobes, and while some suggested it was due to his fetal positioning in my petite belly (I’m just 5’1″), deep down, I knew it wasn’t the case. Logan also exhibited an unusually pointed chin, a wide nose bridge, and eyes set farther apart than usual. People often speak of a mother’s intuition or maternal instinct, and mine kicked in at that moment. Something was wrong, and I knew it was serious. Although others may have shared similar thoughts, we all kept our concerns to ourselves, perhaps out of fear of the unknown. As the months passed, Logan failed to reach the typical infant milestones. His body remained rigid, and his tiny hands were perpetually clenched into fists. He couldn’t grasp toys or sit up on his own. Even as first-time parents, we understood that this wasn’t normal. Fast forward about nine months, and my husband was typing phrases like “upturned earlobes, wide nose-bridge, pointy chin” into a Google search. He exclaimed, “Jackie, you need to see this!” I had no idea what to expect on that screen, but I could never have imagined staring at a child who bore such a striking resemblance to Logan that they could have been siblings. It was an uncanny resemblance. I whispered, “That’s Logan.” My husband had stumbled upon a website displaying pictures of children with Mowat-Wilson Syndrome, a condition discovered by Dr. Mowat and Dr. Wilson in 1997, with only about 500 diagnosed cases worldwide. I clicked frantically to see more pictures. Every child could have been Logan’s sibling, sharing the same facial features and bone structures. We had found our answer. We searched for more information, which would change our lives forever. I distinctly recall reading the words “moderate to severe intellectual disability” and “non-verbal.” My heart sank. Did this mean my child would never speak, not even a simple “hello” or “I love you, Mama”? I was devastated. It’s often said that “life throws you curveballs,” but this was one I hadn’t expected and certainly wasn’t prepared for. The beautiful life I had envisioned for Logan was going to be nothing like the one I had planned. The years following Logan’s diagnosis were filled with doctor’s appointments, therapy sessions, school meetings, and anything else we could do to aid his progress and growth. Back then, we were merely trying to survive: eat, sleep (very little), work, and do everything we could for Logan, repeating the cycle endlessly. Looking back, I’m not sure how we made it through, but we did. And you know what? Our life is still beautiful. Logan is a thriving non-verbal thirteen-year-old who adores school and his sister Lucy and would cherish nothing more than cuddling on the couch while we read him books and watch The Wiggles on TV. Life is pretty good for Logan. And it’s pretty good for us too. No, this isn’t the life we had planned, but it’s our life, and now we couldn’t imagine it any other way. Logan’s disability opened us up to a whole new world of people and experiences we never would have known otherwise. He’s taught us about unconditional love and finding patience when you think you’ve exhausted it all. Logan does everything in his own time; he sat at fifteen months, crawled at two-and-a-half years, and walked at five. Those milestones, achieved through hard work and countless hours of therapy, were all the sweeter because of the effort. When our daughter Lucy was born and effortlessly reached those milestones, we were in awe of what a tiny human could do without being “taught.” It made us appreciate the little things in life even more. Reflecting on the past thirteen years evokes a whirlwind of emotions. The journey was messy, ugly, amazing, and joyful all at once. But it has shaped us into who we are today—better people and better parents. If I could travel back in time and offer some advice to that sleep-deprived twenty-seven-year-old mom, it would be this. 1. It’s okay to grieve and be sad. Receiving a diagnosis like ours can feel like a death in many ways. Embrace your emotions; you don’t always have to be strong. 2. Understand that this child will change your life and make you a better person. Seek out supportive friends who understand your journey. 3. Let others help you. When someone offers assistance, accept it. You don’t have to carry the burden alone. 4. Communicate with your partner. You will process your emotions differently, so be open and honest with each other. 5. This isn’t a race or a competition. Take it one day at a time; you are doing enough, and you are enough. 6. You will get through this. You are stronger and more resilient than you ever thought possible. Receiving a diagnosis of any kind is life changing. If you know someone going through this experience, reach out to them. Ask if they are okay, like really okay. And when they turn down your offer to help, step in and do it anyway…let them shower while you watch their child, bring them dinner, mow the grass. Just be there and show your support. These simple gestures will mean the world to them. See more posts About Jackie Arnold Jackie Arnold is a health coach for special needs moms. She understands firsthand the physical challenges and emotional struggles of this demanding role and is on a mission to help other special needs moms prioritize their well-being, cultivate resilience, and create a healthier life. She helps them find the time, energy, and resources to put themselves back at the top of the priority list. Visit www.jackiearnoldcoaching.com to learn more.
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About The Artwork Photograph: Reflections of Humanity 3 Limited Edition 1 of 15 ( print 40 x 40 cm / 15.7 x 15.7 in + 1,5 cm white border) Also available as edition (10) at 80 x 80 cm / 31.5 x 31.5 in, edition (5) 100 x 100 cm / 39.4 x 39.4 in and edition (3) 140 x 140 cm / 55.1 x 55.1 in. The photograph is printed on museum quality archival paper Satin Baryta 290 g/m2. Each print is individually signed and numbered on the 1.5 - 3 cm margin. They come with a signed Certificate of Authenticity. All prints are shipped worldwide rolled in a protective tube. Original Created:2018 Subjects:Portrait Materials:Paper Styles:Fine ArtSurrealismConceptualFigurativePhotorealism Mediums:ColorDigitalC-typePhotoManipulated Details & Dimensions Photography:Color on Paper Artist Produced Limited Edition of:25 Size:15.7 W x 15.7 H x 0 D in Frame:Not Framed Ready to Hang:Not applicable Packaging:Ships Rolled in a Tube Shipping & Returns Delivery Time:Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-14 business days for international shipments. Handling:Ships rolled in a tube. Artists are responsible for packaging and adhering to Saatchi Art’s packaging guidelines. Ships From:Czech Republic. Have additional questions? Please visit our help section or contact us.
About The Artwork Cristina Troufa want to consolidate the idea of a self-portrait and/or self-representation but for other hand wants to reflect on a spiritual, emotional, and psychological inner self-portrait, that may be done conceptually. In her recent works, she uses her own image in autobiographical paintings that explore her life and spiritual beliefs. As a form of self-knowledge and self-questioning, her work explores an inner world in a symbolic way, which remains inaccessible to the voyeur that can only guess what each painting represents. Original Created:2015 Subjects:People Materials:Canvas Styles:FigurativeFine ArtModernSurrealism Mediums:Acrylic Details & Dimensions Print:Giclee on Fine Art Paper Size:8 W x 12 H x 0.1 D in Size with Frame:13.25 W x 17.25 H x 1.2 D in Frame:White Ready to Hang:Yes Packaging:Ships in a Box Shipping & Returns Delivery Time:Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-14 business days for international shipments. Handling:Ships in a box. Art prints are packaged and shipped by our printing partner. Ships From:Printing facility in California. Have additional questions? Please visit our help section or contact us.
The lighthouse is a painting about the sun, water and the city. In the picture I conveyed the state of the port town. The sunny streets and roofs of the city transfer the vision to the center of the canvas where the lighthouse is located, which is illuminated by the sun during the day, and at night it guides the way to the ships. The goal is to convey to the viewer the feeling of lightness, warmth, south and the lightness of a bird's flight over the water surface through color and conventional form. Thus, causing the viewer to feel relaxed and walk along the interesting streets of coastal towns. The picture is very strong emotionally and conveys vivid feelings to the viewer. AT THE ALTITUDE OF FLIGHT OF BIRD # 2. SKYDIVING 2011. Oil on hardboard. 52 W x 23 H x 0.5 D cm. A one-of-a-kind author's work of art, written by hand. The work has a title, signature on the front and back. Supplied with Certificate of Authenticity. All copyright proofs for the paintings are preserved and belong to the artist Vladimir Grigoryan Would you like to know more about a painting or order another. Keywords: Sky, flight, Skydiving, blue sky, human flight, parachute, take off, fly, fly through the sky, the force of attraction, fine art, impressionism, abstraction, contemporary, pop Art, Landscape, Nature, Beach, Color , Yarkore, Butter, About this artwork: Classification, Techniques & Styles Oil Paint consisting of pigments bound with linseed oil or carnations. The traditional technique consists of superimposing layers of paint increasingly rich in oil for a solid and durable hanger. Technic Painting Painting is an art form of painting on a surface by aesthetically applying colored fluids. Painters represent a very personal expression on supports such as paper, rock, canvas, wood, bark, glass, concrete and many other substrates. Work of representation or invention, painting can be naturalistic and figurative, or abstract. It can have narrative, descriptive, symbolic, spiritual, or philosophical content. Related themes SkyBlue SkySkydivingHuman FlightParachute View less
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About The Artwork Oshimiri (Ocean) Framed and shipped with a certificate of Authenticity, in a box. Unique artwork (1 of 1) by Kamal Obat, 2023. Certificate of Authenticity signed artwork Black frame with plexiglass Original Created:2023 Subjects:Body Materials:Fine Art Paper Styles:Art DecoAbstract ExpressionismContemporarySurrealism Mediums:Paper Details & Dimensions Mixed Media:Paper on Fine Art Paper Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork Size:30 W x 30 H x 0.1 D in Frame:Black Ready to Hang:Yes Packaging:Ships in a Box Shipping & Returns Delivery Time:Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-14 business days for international shipments. Handling:Ships in a box. Artists are responsible for packaging and adhering to Saatchi Art’s packaging guidelines. Ships From:Nigeria. Have additional questions? Please visit our help section or contact us.
Meditation, a practice rooted in ancient traditions, has gained widespread recognition in the modern world for its numerous health benefits. This article
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One of the most quoted verses about raising children is Proverbs 22:6. It says this: “Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it."
The letter of Jude is one of the shortest Bible books. It is also one of the most complicated. Read more about Jude in this article.
He was dead--the head of a high tribunal, the upright magistrate whose irreproachable life was a proverb in all the courts of France. Advocates, young counsellors, judges had greeted him at sight of his large, thin, pale face lighted up by two sparkl
El secreto de la Espiritualidad: La espiritualidad, a menudo vista como el aspecto más íntimo y personal de la vida humana, se extiende más allá de lo tangible y material.
About The Artwork Photograph: Reflections of Humanity 3 Limited Edition 1 of 15 ( print 40 x 40 cm / 15.7 x 15.7 in + 1,5 cm white border) Also available as edition (10) at 80 x 80 cm / 31.5 x 31.5 in, edition (5) 100 x 100 cm / 39.4 x 39.4 in and edition (3) 140 x 140 cm / 55.1 x 55.1 in. The photograph is printed on museum quality archival paper Satin Baryta 290 g/m2. Each print is individually signed and numbered on the 1.5 - 3 cm margin. They come with a signed Certificate of Authenticity. All prints are shipped worldwide rolled in a protective tube. Original Created:2018 Subjects:Portrait Materials:Paper Styles:Fine ArtSurrealismConceptualFigurativePhotorealism Mediums:ColorDigitalC-typePhotoManipulated Details & Dimensions Photography:Color on Paper Artist Produced Limited Edition of:25 Size:15.7 W x 15.7 H x 0 D in Frame:Not Framed Ready to Hang:Not applicable Packaging:Ships Rolled in a Tube Shipping & Returns Delivery Time:Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-14 business days for international shipments. Handling:Ships rolled in a tube. Artists are responsible for packaging and adhering to Saatchi Art’s packaging guidelines. Ships From:Czech Republic. Have additional questions? Please visit our help section or contact us.
