Your Child's Diagnosis/Behaviors Do Not Define Them. This is really hard to remember when you're called to pick up your kid from school during a major meltdown. It's hard to remember when you see other kids doing typical stuff and your child isn't. It's hard when your life revolves around therapy appointments. But there is more to your child than his/her diagnosis. Don't let the struggles steal your ability to see their strengths. I ask God to show me Jackson's strengths. I don't want Continue Reading
Throwing ADHD Into the Mix…
We live a pretty transparent life when it comes to our special needs journey. The Enemy would love for us to hide the hard stuff. But what good would that do for Jackson or any other family who might be struggling with the exact same things we are? We choose to share our story to educate others about the struggles special needs families face. We choose to share our story in hopes it will open doors of understanding and acceptance. Jackson was diagnosed with ADHD on Continue Reading
Friday Favorites
ONE This photo represents such a sweet and peaceful morning after a long, crazy and worry filled week. On this particular morning, I sat with my Bible open and let God's truth sink deep into my heart. There is so much uncertainty in our life right now; but there's One who I'm always certain of. I felt His peace sitting on my front porch step. I wasn't worried about the decisions, diagnosis or the days ahead. Jackson took my hand, drug me out to the driveway and shouted, "mom, mom, Continue Reading
When Your Son Doesn’t Have Autism but Struggles in the Classroom
Saturday I read the story in the Houston Chronicle about thousands of special education students falling through the cracks in Texas. I cried. My blood boiled. I read snippets of the article to John and anger oozed out with each word. I don't live in Texas, but the story hit a tender spot. We're living this story. We're fighting this fight. We have been since the day Jackson transitioned from the state's early intervention program to the public school system. Last week Jackson had a Continue Reading
To The Mama Waiting for the Miracle…
To The Mama Waiting for the Miracle: I saw your Facebook post today and my heart ached for you. I wanted to reach through the screen and give you a hug. We've never met face-to-face, but our worlds are very much the same. I wish I could take your hand in mine, look you in the eye and tell you you're doing an amazing job. I know you don't believe that, but you are. I know you're scared, sad, frustrated, overwhelmed and emotionally drained. I know you probably feel lonely. Special Continue Reading