Tuesdays have become our favorite day. I pick Jackson up from school, get him dressed in his boots and jeans, and we head out on a country road where the smell of hay tickles our noses. Tuesdays are for counting tractors and cows. Tuesdays are for horseback riding. We put Jackson's name on the wait list for Equine Therapy in January. A spot finally opened up for him three weeks ago. It has definitely been worth the wait. The first week of therapy, Jackson climbed on that horse Continue Reading
Hello Fall; Hello Fun!
There are many things I adore about summer; and this one has overflowed with gifts and memories made. But as August slipped away and September was ushered in, my heart began to anticipate my absolute favorite time of the year - FALL! Fall is a feeling. Nostalgia that overcomes me the moment the leaves begin to turn and the air turns crisp. A season of gratitude. Slow. Simple. So many blessings. This Fall I'm anticipating... 1. Taking a trip to see fall foliage I'm crossing Continue Reading
Eight Things I Learned In August
1. The Beach Is My Happy Place The majority of my childhood summer vacations were spent in Colorado. The mountains were my dad's happy place. I vividly remember how bummed he'd get when the week was over and we made the long drive back home; back to reality. The beach is my happy place. I love everything about it - the sand, the salt, sticky, sun-kissed skin. Watching the waves, I realize just how big God is; it's where my worries fade away. A few weeks ago, I experienced what my dad felt Continue Reading
A Letter To His Teacher…
Dear Ms. Davis - Tomorrow my Little Man will walk through your classroom door; so excited about school (and the many trucks he discovered on meet the teacher night). I will leave him in your hands and I can't help but feel a wide range of emotions. I'm excited and relieved that he finally has a classroom to call his own; a place to learn and continue making strides with his speech. I'm nervous because we've had bad classroom experiences in the past. But I'm hopeful for the year Continue Reading
9 Things THIS Special Needs Mom Does
1. I Grieve And it's not a one time thing. I grieved after receiving Jackson's diagnosis. Grief found me again a few weeks ago when I saw that diagnosis written in black and white. And just last week, I sat in the sugar sand, looking out at the turquoise ocean and was surprised when the tears slid down my face. I grieved at the thought of going home; of returning to daily therapy appointments and a life that often feels lonely. I wanted to stay there; captivated by the waves. I wanted a few Continue Reading