Welcome to Speech Class Video Blog

Welcome to Speech Class

See, Dystonia has taken me places that I never dreamed of going.

This past week God has allowed doors to close.

He has allowed not just one door to open but a brand new chapter in my life to open.

While my heart has broke with the reality that there is no cure for dystonia as of today.

One day I will be made new again with a perfect body.

No more worries.

No more dystonia.

While I'm waiting and running the good race the Lord has set before me I am learning how to be even more compassionate towards others.

I am learning that everyone of us has a journey.

That's the beauty of God. 

No man is the same.

Going through Speech Therapy wasn't in my "dreams" nor anywhere near my "plans" for my life.

You know when they say Jesus has good good plans?

It's so true.

Jesus has brought an awesome support team to me in the last four months!

Blake, Whom has been my speech therapist these last few months has just jumped right in and he has worked as hard if not harder then myself.

I was so scared when I first started. Being twenty four and seeing little kids or older people made me feel so out of place.

Where did I fit in at?

I decided to take this as an opportunity to help others in my age group to see that they aren't alone! 

I have learned so much from Blake.

From day one he saw me as a human not as a mistake or accident but someone with dystonia who just wants to be a "normal" twenty four old.
He has worked so hard these past couple months and I am SURE he will continue to touch life's as he has mine.
We may never know the life's we impact daily.
The point is be someone else's Jesus that they see daily...

Summer Moments!

          The last few weeks the Lord has shown me his grace, his unending love, and his  mercy.

The last couple of weeks have been a couple good games of 'phone tag' with St.Vincent.

Try this. Great well that's not helping. Try this. Then do this.

Wait. How much more do we try before you say those words 

"I don't know." 

Those words are OK to say at times...

"The Lord will fight for you;You need only to be still."

I've been house sitting these last couple of days and walk into this sign each time.

It has caught my eye for a couple of different reasons.

One being it's in my fifth grade teacher's home right above the kitchen walk way. The same fifth grade teacher who would sit with me and pray, hold me when I cried in grade school. 

It's speical to see that my teacher still loves Jesus. 

Sometimes it's hard to remeber that the Lord will fight our battles. That we only need to be still.

The last couple of days I have spent my time with a precious five year old who has stolen my whole heart.

The little one has taught me how to love deeply.

These words came out last week

"Miss. Chelsi, My heart breaks up for people hurting."

Deep words from such a smart little girl. 

As we accomplished this awesome sand castle our talk got deep.

"Do you know that song I'm going down;down to the river to pray. I just love that song! I think we need to listen to again." 

Yes, Yes, we do sweet little one.

There are days I 'skip' praying. Not because I don't think prayer doesn't work but the simple fact I just don't. I don't because I think I can do life all by myself at times.

Crazy huh? I know. I couldn't even build this awesome sand castle myself so what makes me think I can do life by myself?! 

I learn each day from this little one.

See, I'm not so sure she has needed me as much I've needed her.

The small talks about cats,dogs,movies,songs,Jesus,the weather,and going under water.

Sitting outside enjoying the beautiful days the Lord HAS given to us.

Painting toes pretty sparkling blue! 

I'm so thankful for her. The simpliest conversations are sometimes the most meaningful.

As my car broke down this week and had to get towed. I am number one thankful for Jason and Nici who have taken me under their wings this summer. Jummping right in when I need help! 

I am thankful for the last rental car available until next week! Goodness, I'm not sure what I wouldve done without a car to drive for the last few days. 

I am thankful for friends who keep me going no matter what's going on. 

When I am around them it's only positive! 

Oh how I have loved having this girl in town for the last four weeks! We have shared so many laughs, stories, our hearts. 

I'm thankful for the much needed time I've had with her.

I'm thankful for Maddie Moo who I have been able to watch grow into this beautiful young lady.

The Holdren family have been such a blessing to our family.

I'm so glad we got to celebrate with her in one of her biggest accomplishments in graduating High School.

In the mist of these overwhemling moments I have been able to stay focused to pick out the ribbon for the cheerleaders in Sept. for their bows!

Isn't it pretty?! 

Sometimes, all we need is to be reminded through others that Jesus will fight our battles if only we are still and trust in him. 

These last few weeks have been such a blessing! 

Being overwhemled is bound to happen but I am thankful for the unending love the Lord has shown through others.