by Gwen Vogelzang | Aug 30, 2018 | Juicy Randomness
If you’re a parent, specifically a special needs or adoptive/foster parent, do you remember what it feels like to have dreams? Not dreams for your kids. Dreams for yourself. YOU. Remember her or him? Walt Disney once said, “All our dreams can come true...
by Gwen Vogelzang | Aug 19, 2018 | Be Still and Know, Special(ish) Needs
A few years ago a gentleman at our last church said to my frazzled Sunday morning self, “Satan’s presence is never more evident to me than on Sunday mornings. He shows up the second we get the kids in the car to head to church and tries his best to remove...
by Gwen Vogelzang | Jul 18, 2018 | If I Squeeze Your Head I'm Sorry, Juicy Randomness, Special(ish) Needs
Since walking away from my 9-3:30 professional career, my goals and aspirations have been ALL OVER. So many dreams and so many passions and way too much time to consider each and every one. I’ve started and stopped more than is typical for my personality and...
by Gwen Vogelzang | Jul 3, 2018 | Special(ish) Needs
8 months ago our family decided to join a mission trip through our church to Guatemala. While it fell into the “mission” category, it was hailed as family friendly and a great option for first time international travelers. 3 of us fell into that...
by Gwen Vogelzang | Jul 1, 2018 | Be Still and Know
6 years ago I sat at Wahoos Fish Taco with a co-worker who wanted nothing to do with God. He respected my belief, but wasn’t shy about challenging it either. I liked this about him. He was refreshing. The snippit of our conversation that day that I...