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DISABILITY ADVOCACY
When Marianna was born in 2003, there was no social media to share our story with the world. There were very few books about Down syndrome and not much talk about inclusion in school. We have broken down a few barriers together! Our hope is that others would begin to see disability in the image of our perfect God, and know that we are all valuable simply because we bear God's image. In my blog below, I share from my experience and Christian perspective about loving someone with a disability.
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Journey to the Cross
As we journey through Lent this season, I invite you to journey to the cross. Slow down, stop and notice every detail of this dusty road...
Myra Monroe Carr
Feb 23, 20234 min read
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You are So Loved
Do you have a hole in your heart, left behind by the loss of someone or something you dearly loved? They say time heals all wounds, but...
Myra Monroe Carr
Feb 22, 20232 min read
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Made in God's Image
In a culture that puts a high prize on physical and intellectual achievement, we may need to remind ourselves from time to time that God...
Myra Monroe Carr
Oct 27, 20221 min read
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To Those Who Labor
God sees all who labor under those who create a toxic workplace. God sees all who labor for a company who doesn’t pay a fair wage. God...
Myra Monroe Carr
Sep 5, 20223 min read
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All Moms are Special
When I was expecting my precious daughter Marianna, someone sent me an article by the humorist Erma Bombeck about why God chose some...
Myra Monroe Carr
Jul 25, 20222 min read
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I prayed for God to heal her, but God healed me instead...
As soon as it was confirmed that the baby I was carrying had Down syndrome, I began praying for God to heal her. I never anticipated...
Myra Monroe Carr
Mar 29, 20223 min read
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From Fear to Faith in 40 Days
To the Ukrainian mother holding a child in her arms while war erupts around her… to the son or daughter holding their parent’s hand for...
Myra Monroe Carr
Mar 2, 20222 min read
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More thoughts on Faith over Fear
May I share something personal with you about putting faith over fear? Fear is always nipping at my heels, trying to get a hold on me. ...
Myra Monroe Carr
Jan 5, 20223 min read
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Faith over Fear
Faith over Fear… we’ve heard this said a lot this year as it relates to the pandemic. I find this phrase to be hurtful when it’s used in...
Myra Monroe Carr
Dec 30, 20212 min read
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Do You See What I See?
Some people may see stick figures, but I see years of occupational therapy appointments. Some may see basic shapes any kindergartner...
Myra Monroe Carr
Nov 4, 20213 min read
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All Saints Day
"We are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses" Hebrews 12:1. Several of my loved ones are buried at this cemetery in Maryville,...
Myra Monroe Carr
Oct 31, 20212 min read
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The Beauty of Autism
"Marianna's artwork reflects the beauty of her autism." As soon as I typed the words I started backspacing. The beauty of her autism? ...
Myra Monroe Carr
Sep 28, 20213 min read
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Time is in His hands
I love new beginnings. I have had multiple fresh starts and I'm sure I'll take advantage of many more. I've seen many posts as 2017...
Myra Monroe Carr
Jan 2, 20182 min read
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Anchored...
As I looked out the window this morning, I was taken aback by the beauty of the thick fog blanketing the lake. Looking from the window,...
Myra Monroe Carr
Dec 20, 20172 min read
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The Storms of Life will Come
"The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, yet it did not fall because it had its foundation...
Myra Monroe Carr
Sep 5, 20161 min read
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A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words, or Is It?
One of my friends commented on this family selfie I took at the lake and posted on Facebook. She said "it looks like you guys had a...
Myra
Nov 13, 20152 min read
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An Audience of One
I will never forget this ballet recital, it was the year Marianna danced her heart out. It was also the year she had the worst case of...
Myra
Nov 3, 20152 min read
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Special Assignment, Raising a child with special needs
“Motherhood is a painful privilege.” Those words in my Bible’s biography of Mary pierced my soul. I had gotten up in the middle of the...
Myra
Oct 1, 20153 min read
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Loving like Jesus
“You are my friends if you do what I command.” John 15:14 Sacrificial love is the heartbeat of Christianity. Jesus expresses it...
Myra
Sep 3, 20152 min read
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Keep Going
For all the women (and men) who put on their survivor caps today and got out of bed whether they felt like it or not... this is for you. ...
Myra
Aug 20, 20152 min read
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