Mar 1, 2018 | Uncategorized
2007. We were two years into our son’s diagnosis, in the thick of grieving all I thought we’d lost. At the time, my husband was the church worship leader. Every Sunday, he’d exhort the congregation to praise and trust God (a testament to his character and... Feb 19, 2018 | Uncategorized |
Dear Readers, I’m back. It’s been a grueling three years, and I truly thank you for your patience while the site went dark. I know it’s not the first time. Why MIA this time? Once again, I most apologetically offer… In Summary…. Feb. 2015: I... Feb 4, 2015 | Advocacy & Awareness, Inclusion, No, You're Not The Only One..., Parent Support, siblings, Uncategorized |
“If I find in myself desires which nothing in this world can satisfy, the only logical explanation is that I was made for another world.” ― C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity Many of us hold dual citizenship: Card-carrying creds from the world of Special Needs... Jan 21, 2015 | "How Can I Help?", Advocacy & Awareness, Dads, Grief & Loss, How to help, Humor, Recent Diagnosis, Uncategorized |
From time to time I get asked, “Do you have any advice for a Special Needs Parent?” It’s usually from someone freshly reeling from their child’s diagnosis, or a friend who wants to be supportive. BLESS THEM. To which I say (or... 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... Jan 2, 2015 | Faith Rehab (Mad at God), Humor, Letting go, letting God, Uncategorized |
Gracious Blog Readers, I know. I’ve been away. It’s been over six months since I last wrote a post. Thank you, though, for sticking around to see this one. It’s been a hard year. One that whooped me to the likes I haven’t...