On the hard days. In the darkness of a sleepless night. Through the trials, the pain, and the sickness that will not let up. Through the diagnosis, the disability, and the devastating phone call. How do we “count it all joy”? This phrase from James chapter 1 is sometimes used flippantly, as a way to dismiss our pain rather than truly acknowledge it. Sometimes others do this to us, and sometimes we do it to ourselves. But this verse did not flow from the heart of God to the

“You slept less than recommended and your body didn't recharge well. You may feel more tired today than usual.” Every morning my fitness tracker gives me the same message. “You didn’t sleep well” “Your sleep was non-restorative” “Your “body battery” did not recharge enough” “You may feel more stressed today.” “You should try to have a restful day to bring down your stress levels.” That last one is almost commercial… almost. Three months ago, when I started wearing my Garmin

We've been at this for a lot of years and calming Jonah's anxiety has been the biggest piece in managing his behaviors. We have tried so many things... Medications, THC, supplements, and therapies. We have spent and wasted thousands of dollars with high hopes and big disappointment. I know that everyone is different and what works for us may not work for you but I wanted to get all these links in one place for those of you asking what we use. I am not partnered with any o