Tami's Writing
The Marriage of the Lamb (Revelation 19:7-8)
“The marriage of the Lamb has come, and His wife has made herself ready. And to her was granted to be arrayed in fine linen…” (Revelation 19:7-8) The fine linen are righteous acts. What a day it will be when the bride of Christ will be arrayed in beauty, ready for her bride! How beautiful she will be... »
Itching Ears (2 Timothy 4:3-4)
“For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their likings, and will turn away from listening to the truth.” (2 Timothy 4:3-4) Has this time come? No one likes to be uncomfortable in their own homes. Nor do... »
The Frangrance of Christ (2 Corinthians 2:14-16)
“Now thanks be to God who always leads us to triumph in Christ, and through us manifests the fragrance of His knowledge in every place. For we are to God the fragrance of Christ…to others the aroma of life leading to life”(2 Corinthians 2:14-16) “All Thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia, out of... »
The Fragrance of Christ (Psalm 45:8)
“All Thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia, out of the ivory palaces.” (Psalm 45:8) 2 Corinthians 2:14-16 “Now thanks be to God who always leads us to triumph in Christ, and through us manifests the fragrance of His knowledge in every place. For we are to God the fragrance of Christ…to others the... »
My Motherhood Journey…
When I became a mother my expectations where high. “I am going to teach them at least one foreign language, piano, and gymnastics!” Though not talented at any sport what so ever I was sure that I would instill excellent skills in a at least two sports, some how. As a new... »
Why Growth?
It is interesting to me that God seems to be so keen on the concept of growth. We see it’s fingers interwoven in all aspects of life. Creation spews out the affects of the growth process every where we look. You see this amazing growth design in His creation... »
They stood still, looking sad (Luke 24:17)
“Why are you so sad?” The Lord asked the two travelers along the Emmaus road (Luke 24:17). They had a reason to be sad and they shared it. They were sorrowing over the death of their Lord. It thrilled the Lord’s heart to remember along with them all the works the... »
Autism Essentials Connect Therapy~DVD 5 *THINK*
Many of Joel’s frustrations now only come out of his difficulty in communicating but as well from his trouble with understanding. Children with autism often take things very literally. Joel will get frustrated when he is told that he WILL get some dessert after he eats his dinner BECAUSE once... »
Sensory Processing Disorder~Let’s swing!
If you were to ask me early on before I started reading up on autism more in depth, what is it that makes Joel not a ‘typical’ child I would say, “He’s….nervous…a nervous kid.” When I noticed how well Joel started responding to sensory integration therapy which I am learning... »
Me and My House (Joshua 24:15)
“As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord” The Christ-Centered Home: Many times evangelists and preachers give up the comforts of their own homes. I may be asked to do this or to aid by hospitality in my home those who may have to give up this comfort. It is for others... »
More Kitchen therapy ideas!
If you have an autistic child that has touch sensory dysfunction here are a couple ideas that have worked for us with Joel. These ideas provide visual stimulation as well as introduction to new textures for touch. Joel HATES sticky hands, always has. He hates to get his hands dirty or sticky. Joel has... »
Autism and homeschooling
I think that homeschooling is the ideal setting for children with autism. I also think that lots of sibblings helps a lot too. Joel has seen from birth that learning is a part of life. Also our home is well equipped with materials that aid in fine and gross motor skills. Sibblings aid in... »
My Day~gym ball, swing, fan play!
June 12th 2008 Posted to Autism, Tami Swaim Joel is not ready to sit on a swing by himself yet but he will swing with me. This is great for his balance and movement issues. We video taped him doing some fan play to... »
These Stones (Joshua 4:6)
“That this may be a sign among you that when your children ask their fathers in time to come saying what mean ye by these stones?” One lady told me that there are three most wonderful things in life. One getting saved, two getting married, three having a child….then seeing your child get saved, married... »
Autism Essentials is working for us!
I have completed DVD 1 and 2. The past three days have been good days with Joel. His speech and behavior have improved in this short time. Understanding him makes all the difference. By what I have learned in these DVDs I was able to gain confirmation in the things that... »
My day~Kitchen therapy
I had a good day today with Joel. He is a cute guy. Things started off a bit rocky this morning. Joel was stuck on the idea of watching a video, one of his favortive past times. We had talked the night before about painting in homeschool. I reminded him about... »
Autism Essentials~video 2
In the second DVD I learned about sensory processing disfunctions. I learned about the different sensory areas and how a disfunction in each of them impacts daily life. It was good to learn that incosistency is not only normal but characteristic of neurological dysfunctions. It would confuse me as to why... »
My Frustrating Day
I just had a frustrating day with Joel! I found myself telling the Lord that I simply did not plan on this. I could not home school Joel’s brothers because he was being too disruptive today. I had to lie down with Joel at night until about 10pm. I have piles... »
Autism Essentials~Connect Therapy journey
Autism Essentials is a DVD training program. I am planning to blog our Connect Therapy journey. What we have learned so far: All of life is a behavior. Everything that we do, walk, eat, talk is all a behavior. Autism impairs or impacts a child’s behavior greatly which means that their... »
Who am I? (Proverbs 13:10)
I live in your heart I’ve been there from the start I hold you down and keep you back In all your relations you experience lack. You cannot control me and when you try to Someone will notice and thence I grow inside you I make you ugly but you don’t know it You try to hide me but you always... »
“Lord we would ne’er forget” (1 Peter 1:8)
“whom, not having seen, ye love, in whom, now not seeing and believing, ye are glad with joy unspeakable and glorified,” “Lord, we would ne’er forget Thy love, Who hast redeemed us by Thy blood; And now, as our High Priest above dost intercede for us with God. Lord, we would... »
A Beautiful Flower (1 Timothy 3:11)
“Likewise also their wives must be dignified, not slanderous, temperate, faithful in every respect.” The sunflower is a very beautiful flower by nature. A believer is made beautiful by the redeeming power of Christ. A wife is made beautiful by her adoration and reverence to her husband. Anyone who has ... »
A Nature Parable
Based on The Prophecy of Ezekiel, chapter 15 and The Gospel of John, chapter 15 Deep in the forest of Christianville there lived a tall old oak tree and a very old grape vine. The boughs of both reached out to great extents. The people of Christianville found both to... »
Birth Pains and Revival (Isaiah 53:11)
“He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied.” While listening to a sermon by Henry Blackaby on repentance, his words about revival and redemption requiring pain really struck me. We have encountered many frustrations in our ministry, many of which were unexpected. There have been countless disappointments along the way. ... »