FMD is not a dirty word.
As an opinionated teenager, I would often hear stories about other people’s actions to which I would reply, “I will never do that.” My Grandmother would reprimand me and say, “Don’t say you would...
View ArticleHeads, Carolina. Tails, California.
I know when Caden is getting sick. Any illness seems to set in at night—right when I go to sleep. That moment of peaceful bliss when I fade in dreamland is when the bedroom door knob starts rapidly...
View ArticleSnakes….Really?!
It was turnip green pickin’ weather—only I don’t remember the weather. I just remember turnip greens in trash bags being soaked in large, galvanized tubs being prepped for cooking, bagging, and...
View ArticleThank you, God, for Caden.
My thoughts are clouded with the remaining work I have toward finishing my terminal degree. I’m not sure why it’s called a terminal degree—the truth is I will probably take more classes. Nevertheless,...
View ArticleBeing Different is OK.
Several months ago, I stood in line at Wal-Mart behind two women who were attempting to pay for their groceries. The cashier was growing more frustrated by the minute because the ladies could not speak...
View Article21 Simple Ways to Advocate For Your Child with DS
It’s World Down Syndrome Day. Do you have on your mismatched socks showing support for community members with Down syndrome? If not, that’s OK. I am sure you show support or advocate in other ways....
View ArticleTruly Special Olympics
Writing has taken a backseat to life lately. When you work in a profession dominated with writing and are researching for a dissertation, writing for pleasure isn’t really pleasurable. But, I...
View ArticleNo Peace with the Prince’s Feet
I took a hiatus from writing. Life happens. I finished my degree, and writing was not high on my priority list after completing my dissertation. But, writing is in my blood. It’s how I cope with...
View ArticleA New Me
As a parent of a special needs child, I’ve become quirky. That’s right. I know the “ordinary” world probably thinks I have become a borderline “nut-job.” And, guess what? It doesn’t bother me....
View ArticleI’ll Pray for Him to Get Up.
“I’ll pray for him to get up.” Those words were so timely. So relevant, sincere, innocent, precious…. My little prince has trouble with change. When my husband and I made the decision to leave the...
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