Deborah Shaw Lewis

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About Deborah Shaw Lewis
Born in Lexington, Kentucky, the fifth of seven children of Ruth and Charles Shaw, Deborah grew up in Georgia. She attended Asbury College where she met her husband Gregg. She taught preschool, wrote preschool curriculum for David C. Cook Publishing, and directed a daycare center, Winkie Bear Child Development Center. Two fertility specialist told Debi and Gregg that they would not be able to have children. Their first child Andrew was declared a "miracle." Then he was followed by Matthew, then Lisette, then Benjamin, then Jonathan.
Debi acquired her master's degree from the Erikson Institute in Chicago. She is currently the director of PALS, the mothers' morning out program at Trinity United Methodist Church in Rome, Georgia. She loves to speak to groups of mothers and to tell stories to young children.
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Blog postHappy Birthday – on September 24 – to my precious baby, my youngest son, Jonathan. Some of my favorite Jonathan stories:
5) Soccer was Jonathan’s sport. One night, playing for Rome High his junior year, Jonathan was kicked in his head. When the resulting gash bled, Jonathan was forced to leave the game.
His coach almost never took Jonathan out of the game.
Jonathan playing sweeper for Rome High
Dr. Rogers, whose sons also played for Rome High, offered to10 years ago Read more -
Blog postOn June 11, 2011, our youngest son Jonathan married his lovely wife Jessica, in High Bridge, Kentucky.
In recognition of her birthday, here is a list of Ten Reasons We Love Our DIL Jessica:
10) Jessica is adventuresome, fearless and willing to try new things.
9) She, like Jonathan, is a dog-lover. And, like Jonathan, Jess grew up with and loves boxers. And she LOVES Oscar and LuLu, their dogs, pictured below.
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Blog postOur daughter Sarah Lisette was born on August 23, just before 9 a.m. on a Tuesday morning. Lisette was born at our home, with a doctor and a nurse-midwife in attendance. Dr. Griffin, dressed in jeans and a wrinkled short sleeve shirt, slouched against the door frame of the bedroom and gave my husband Gregg instructions. So that Gregg could “catch” Lisette as she was born.
The day Lisette was born. That’s Andrew nose-to-nose with his new sister and Matthew peering over his10 years ago Read more -
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Blog postTwo different fertility specialists told us that we would probably never have children. When I discovered that I was pregnant with Andrew, our first child, we were seeing the doctor who was the head of the fertility clinic at Loyola University in Chicago. She referred to Andrew as our “miracle baby.”
Andrew was born at Delnor Community Hospital in St. Charles,
Illinois
Andrew was the first “Leboyer” baby ever born at Delnor. As soon as he was born, the d10 years ago Read more -
Blog postWe got the first phone call just after 11 a.m. on Sunday, July 2, 2006. My husband Gregg was already home from church, starting Sunday dinner. When I walked in the house, just after noon, he told me, “Andrew’s in the hospital in California. They think he may be having a stroke.”
Andrew as a newborn
In 2006, our oldest son Andrew was 26 years old. For two years he had been working for Youth with a Mission (YWAM) in Los Angeles, reaching out to gang members already in trouble wi10 years ago Read more -
Blog postWe were in California the summer of 2006 when we got a phone call from our son Matthew, telling us that he had proposed to Emily Brown . . . and that she had said “yes.”
The evening Matthew proposed. How could we not love a woman who looked at our son like that!
We had met Emily – and fallen in love with her – when we’d visited Matthew in New Hampshire earlier that year. We were overjoyed with their good news.
Matthew and Emily, at the top of Moosilauke
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Blog postIn Fall 1969, as a freshman at Asbury College in Wilmore, Kentucky, I was assigned to a lab table in Biology 101. My lab partner and I sat on one side of that lab table and Gregg Lewis and his lab partner sat on the other side. Gregg Lewis . . . a tall, blond basketball player, a good-looking jock. But I had two classes with him and quickly discovered that he was a very bright student, as well as a good-looking athlete.
Gregg as a cute, blond kindergartener.
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Blog postOver and over, while my children were growing up, I told them “Nobody gets to be perfect.” When I made mistakes, I would own up to them, apologize and say, “Nobody gets to be perfect. Not even your Mama. Only Jesus got to be perfect.”
Benjamin with Jonathan on the day of Jonathan's birth.
When their friends would do or say unkind things, I would explain that “Nobody gets to be perfect, not even your best friend.” And I would urge them to forgive and go on with the10 years ago Read more -
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Blog postBefore we had children, my husband Gregg and I had two different fertility specialists tell us that we would probably never have children. Then, when we had been married for six and a half years, we had our precious son Andrew (now 32).
Andrew at 6 months old
Eighteen months later, to the day, we had adorable Matthew (now 31).
Matthew at 4 months old
Two and a half years later we had our beautiful daughter Lisette (now 28).
Lisette at 6 months old
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Blog postWe moved from Carol Stream, Illinois to Rome, Georgia almost 24 years ago. Georgia, the land of dogwoods and azaleas, the state where I spent most of my growing-up years.
A "perfect" dogwood blossom, from the tree in our front yard.
Andrew was 8 years old, Matthew 7, Lisette 4 years old and Benjamin 3 when we moved to Georgia. I was pregnant with Jonathan, who was born in September that year.
One of the joys of living in Georgia again was driving10 years ago Read more -
Titles By Deborah Shaw Lewis
Eight proven principles to help you overcome your self-doubt, conquer your fear of the future, reverse negative thoughts about yourself, and hurdle any other obstacles standing between you and your dreams.
But instead of letting his circumstances control him, Dr. Carson took control of his attitude and actions, leading to his discovery of eight straightforward but revolutionary principles that helped shape his future.
In You Have a Brain, Dr. Carson unpacks the eight important parts of T.H.I.N.K. B.I.G.—Talent, Honesty, Insight, Being Nice, Knowledge, Books, In-Depth Learning, and God—and presents the stories of people who demonstrated those things in his life.
Through the advice and real-world examples laid out in these pages, you will learn how to incorporate these T.H.I.N.K. B.I.G. principles into your own life so that you, like Dr. Carson, can embrace an amazing future filled with incredible success.
You Have a Brain:
- Includes discussion questions at the back of the book
- Unpacks the eight essential parts of Thinking Big: Talent, Honesty, Insight, Strong People Skills, Knowledge, Books, In-Depth Learning, and God
- Is written by Dr. Ben Carson, a world-renowned neurosurgeon, former presidential candidate, and current Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
- Teaches great life lessons for young men and women
- Is the perfect gift for high school and college graduations, birthdays, and confirmations, and a great addition to YA book clubs and YA study groups
She agreed and that Bible study with five women grew into an organization which exploded into a movement that now ministers to hundreds of thousands of students every week and has impacted the lives of millions of people in countries around the world including the Republic of China. Told through a big family photo album pasted together and held in place with a fascinating narrative thread, God's faithfulness through His plans, will touch your heart and renew your passion for His Word.
Kids will be inspired by the compelling story of David 'The Admiral' Robinson, who went from the Navy to the NBA, becoming MVP center for the San Antonio Spurs. When David Robinson became MVP center for the San Antonio Spurs, he seemed to have it all---fame, success, wealth, and a wonderful family---but he didn't feel complete until he found his faith. This is the true story of one man's disciplined life, how he excelled in academics and sports, and who isn't afraid to share his utter devotion to God.
Take an up-close and personal look into the lives of some well-known Christians who are successful leaders in their careers. The Today’s Heroes series features everyday people who overcame great adversity to become modern-day heroes. Kids ages eight to twelve will be inspired by the compelling stories of courageous individuals who are making a real difference. In Today’s Heroes: Colin Powell, learn the inspiring story of how an average kid from the Bronx grew up to become the first African-American ever appointed as Secretary of State. In fourth grade Colin Powell was put in the slow class, and in high school he only got Cs, but when he joined the ROTC while in college, his life changed. Through hard work, faith, and perseverance, Colin Powell rose through the ranks to become the first African-American to ever serve as the nation’s top military commander—chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Read the compelling story of a true pioneer and an American hero in Today’s Heroes: Colin Powell.