I feel SO Alive Our daughter experienced a true first this week. She put her hands on a steering wheel, adjusted her mirror, checked her

Can’t Believe the Progress Sooo 10 years ago we could never sit through fireworks. It was simply impossible. Our daughter could not stand the noise

Music to my Ears I met Candi the Violinist last year. We immediately hit it off. She is gentle, creative and passionate about people. My

Next Level Time to celebrate! This week our daughter reaches a milestone- Sweet 16! When your kids grow rapidly before your eyes you cannot believe

Farewell to a Good Space Our daughter has been privileged to attend a magical campground every summer for nearly a decade. This camp is a

Making THEIR own way With every child there becomes a time when you realize they are not mini-versions of yourselves. It can be quite jarring

Fiercely Independent This was quite a week. Our daughter finished 10th grade successfully, passed entrance exams to attend college, participated in a fashion show and

And – We’re OFF So this is scared. Nearly 14 years ago-I sat in a room with my family where I was told my daughter

Time to pívot It has been a year hasn’t it! Post- COVID, mid-COVID, No-COVID, yes-whatever COVID! I am not diminishing this world-wide pandemic on any

Best Day Ever Last week I had the honor of receiving an award from Academy Prep, (“AP”) a middle school dedicated to shaping the lives

Pass the torch I spent yesterday afternoon chatting with my oldest aunt about her journey. She is a pioneer. The first to graduate from college

We prepared our teen to LIVE! As we come to the end of autism awareness month I wanted to share this video. It’s a simple

Sleep My family has issues with sleep. I do not – well I do because I blame their sleeplessness for mine. We have tried every

Trials Test Your Faith and Refine Your Character This month is particularly difficult. After 10 years of being a significant caregiver to our family matrons

Next Steps Our family is constantly bombarded with questions by family, friends and strangers centered around what we plan to do when our daughter transitions