Jan 14, 2015 | Grief & Loss, Healing, No, You're Not The Only One..., Uncategorized |
As the mother of a non-verbal child with autism, I know lots of other mom-friends of children who don’t speak. We seldom discuss it. But, oh, how we all long to hear, “I love you, Mommy.” For my son, it took years of intensive speech and behavioral therapy... Feb 11, 2014 | Advocacy & Awareness, Grief & Loss, Healing, Parent Support, Recent Diagnosis, Uncategorized, Why me? Why my child? |
“Who me? A Special Needs Parent? I can’t do this! I’m not qualified.” Growing up, I was afraid of those handicapped kids, tucked away in the portables at the rear of campus. I probably even used The R Word. Even as an adult, I avoided making eye... Oct 15, 2013 | Faith Rehab (Mad at God), Grief & Loss, Healing, How to help, Letting go, letting God, Mommy Martyrdom, No, You're Not The Only One..., Parent Support, Recent Diagnosis, Uncategorized |
On October 5, 2013, I had the privilege of speaking at my church, Abundant Life Christian Fellowship in Mountain View, CA. It was an honor to be part of the teaching team for the annual Women’s Conference, composed of keynote Dr. Gloria White-Hammond, and five... Aug 20, 2013 | Devotionals, Faith Rehab (Mad at God), God Understands?!, Grief & Loss, Healing, No, You're Not The Only One..., Spiritual IEP for me, Uncategorized, Why me? Why my child? |
In honor of our D-Day. On August 20, 2004, a pediatric neurologist scribbled, “Diagnostic code 299.00. Autism,” on a prescription pad. Some pieces of paper cut far deeper than others. ********************************************************** ... May 6, 2013 | "How Can I Help?", Grief & Loss, Healing, How to help, Joni and Friends, siblings |
Part II of a Four-Part Series on Special Needs Siblings This picture was taken two summer ago when Justin was five. The boys were swimming at the pool. An older girl about ten began harassing Jeremy, who is sweet, passive, and non-verbal with autism. I was...