God Answered A Prayer (But Not Exactly How I Expected) At the beginning of PreK I began praying Jackson would find a buddy. One of my biggest fears is Jackson won't have friends. Social situations can be hard and when he's around other kids his age some of his differences are more apparent. I desperately want him to have little boys to hang out with. I've prayed about this many times (but maybe not as fervently as I should). No, Jackson doesn't have a group of boys he plays with on a regular Continue Reading
We’ve Got to Do Better for These Kids
Tomorrow is Jackson's last day of PreK. It almost seems impossible that we made it to the end of the year in one piece. This year has been difficult for Jackson and our family (I'm sure his teaches would say the same thing). The year started with a lot of sad faces on his daily calendar. There were meltdowns and hard transitions. There was a lot of anger, frustration, aggression, stress, anxiety and tears (for Jackson and myself). There were doctor appointments and an ADHD diagnosis (on Continue Reading
To the Mama of a Child with Apraxia {Apraxia Awareness Day}
Dear Apraxia Mama: It seems appropriate that Apraxia Awareness Day falls on Mother's Day this year. We're not only our kids' biggest advocates, we're their voice. We drive them countless miles to and from therapy. We speak "their language" and understand them when others don't. To the mama who's been doing the Apraxia song and dance for years - you rock! You've fought the good fight - maybe you've even finished the race. I hope you are celebrating today! But to the mama who Continue Reading
Let’s Celebrate {Apraxia Awareness Day}
There’s a verse in 2 Timothy that reminds me of the amazing thing I’ve been entrusted with. A little boy who has Childhood Apraxia of Speech. 2 Timothy 1:14 says, Guard that good thing entrusted to you. Each day God reminds me that I’m Jackson’s biggest advocate. Jackson was diagnosed with Childhood Apraxia of Speech in January 2015. When he was diagnosed he could only say a few words. Jackson is determined, he perseveres and he’s worked hard to find his voice! This year as we Continue Reading
Six Things I Learned in April
It's been quite around here this month. I had every intention to write and a blog calendar filled with ideas, but it just didn't happen. I blame it on our move. Between trying to settle in to our new home and doing a lot more driving to and from school/appointments there just aren't enough hours in the day. It's taken some time to get adjusted to our new schedule. But this little break made me realize something... There Will Be Plenty of Time to Blog Jackson starts kindergarten in August Continue Reading