Oh No! We forgot about the Holidays
When we were preparing to send our daughter to school, we thought about everything at least that was our belief.
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Thoughts on advocacy, law, family, and the work that matters.
Self Care
I believe in self-care. It is the only way to take care of others. Recently, our pastor shared a message about this. I had never heard it in this manner because I had not focused on the importance ...
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Love on the Spectrum
My daughter had her first date with her new boyfriend a little over two months ago and now they are glued at the hip.
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I guess I have a new friend
So even though I did not ask for it, I guess I have a new friend! I cannot believe it but our daughter’s Special Needs dog, Milo is turning five. Milo has been an incredible dog He is sensitive He ...
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Why Don’t You Treat Me Like I am an Adult
Our daughter is adamant that she is an adult now. In fairness she is right. She is over 18 and she has achieved appropriate milestones for her age group -however she is not yet an adult. When pushe...
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Much Need Break
Strange to say this but my husband reminded me how much parents with child on the spectrum need breaks. My husband met a couple on a work trip and they shared that this was the first trip away from...
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I Met A Boy
So I have been waiting for this call in my dreams but never did I ever expect it to go like this… “Mom- I Met A Boy!” Complete silence after. So I encourage to spill the beans and she goes on and o...
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The Village Never Fails!
Motherhood is a powerful feeling. Whether you have challenging experiences or beautiful experiences or exhausting experiences- it is just beyond words to describe what it feels like to care for ano...
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Why is Sissy still in school?
My older daughter is my younger daughter’s North Star! She has literally followed her in every way! Until last year I never knew how intensely she was following her. BUT she is! So when my daughter...
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Happy Valentine’s Day
Strange but this year was my first Valentine’s Day without both of my daughters. My girls love holidays any holidays. They love the opportunity to get gifts. I have played into this for a long time...
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