Transparency and accountability I am a board member of the National Non-Profit, Council for Parents, Attorneys and Advocates, (“COPAA”). The organization advocates for all those

Give yourself time Yesterday was an extremely difficult day for our family.  We held a viewing for my mother-in-law and it was the anniversary of

Self- Advocacy Everyone needs access and support. Just think about it. You go abroad and don’t speak the language. You need to get around. What

Love Lives On I am mindful of how quickly life moves. My mother-in-law reached her 80th birthday in 2021 and our family is incredibly grateful

This is Not a Dress Rehearsal I had some time to reflect over the past month and really-PAUSE. It was wonderful to be in my

Memories “Stay still. C’mon guys please smile! I have spent the entire day at Build A Bear and in return I would like a GOOD

Memories “Stay still. C’mon guys please smile! I have spent the entire day at Build A Bear and in return I would like a GOOD

Every year matters! So my birthday is this coming Monday. This year I am privileged to share it with Martin Luther King-at least a celebration.

Reflection and Reinvention Every year we have an opportunity to reflect and reinvent ourselves. It is so easy to look back when we should always

A fresh start – AGAIN! I remember this beautiful day on the beach so well. My husband and I were so grateful to say goodbye

Ghosts of Christmas Long Ago This picture was taken in 2016. I cannot believe it. I literally do not know where the time went. So

Setbacks Are Set-ups For Success Do you ever wonder WHY? It is natural right? You have this moment where you truly question the footprint of

Uninterrupted Joy is a Choice I have a confession. Most people who know me know that it’s not really a confession. In fact it’s pretty

The Magic Begins Again! I cannot believe it is December and that we survived another year of transformative change. Despite many obstacles we survived. We

It’s a Family Affair We all have good times during this time of year. AND then the reality that we have to go back to