Last week was the most difficult one we've had in a really long time. After five hard days at school, a postponed meeting with administrators and a few tears, Friday could not come fast enough. Sometimes what you need most after facing so much uncertainty, is a weekend with your people and a reminder of how far your kiddo has come. Saturday was my reminder. We participated in our second Apraxia Walk. Our family came to town and we met up with our friends at the park. We wore our Team 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
Four Things I Learned In August
Writing Is My Offering There's several reasons this space has been silent this summer. For starters, I wanted the summer to be about making memories with Jackson. I wanted to fill each day with activities, giggles and good times. But aside from being intentional with my son, I knew there was another reason I needed to pull back. I realized more and more that my worth was getting too wrapped up in the words I write. I had to step back and remember that God doesn't love me for the number Continue Reading