Author’s Note: I wrote this piece, with permission, after a friend shared about how other moms were responding to her and her little girl. This is not exactly her story, but a combination of stories shared to me through the years, and my own observations. Thank you for reading. Dear Moms, We are all in the trenches of this thing called Motherhood. Together. It is Continue Reading
In Honor of Special Needs Dads
"Special Needs Dads"--does anyone even utter that phrase, that title, the recognition of THEIR journey, their ache, their stress, and their infinite love for their special children?? I have gathered for you some advice from seasoned, experienced and grounded fathers, who, if they could sit across the table with you, would share these words: From Joe Platnick, father to son, Stephen, age Continue Reading
A Mother’s Front Porch Prayer
THEY SAY IN THEY MAGAZINE THAT "RE-ENTRY IS A WITCH." (or other choice words) Re-entering family life and the reality of the day to day grind after time off or vacation can be difficult. For me, even after a night off with girlfriends, or a full day off from mothering, I can have re-entry issues. Because... I NEVER KNOW when I walk through the door what awaits me. This weekend Chris Continue Reading
To Share or Not to Share?
Privacy and self-protection lead to isolation. Transparency and honesty lead to connection, community, and love. Yet, it is not so black and white when you find out your child is different, or disabled, or diagnosed with SOMETHING. Do you tell others or do you not? When Ryan was first diagnosed with PWS at 5 weeks old, our knee-jerk reaction was to keep it to ourselves. Maybe tell Continue Reading
Dance! Don’t Hold the Wall
It's my 17th year of being a mother. It's my 20th year of being a wife. It's my 47th year of being alive. Of being human, of dreaming dreams, of hoping hopes, and just plain livin' life on this God-given beautiful Earth. A new year means ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE. Everything is possible. It is. It is! A new year means any regrets from last year can be redeemed this year. A new year Continue Reading
Good Mothers Have Hot Glue Guns (and other stupid stuff we tell ourselves)
Good Mothers have hot glue guns. They also have craft bins fully stocked with amazing supplies. Like a mini-version of a Michael's store. Arts & crafts lessons abound, and art camp is held at their house every summer. They don’t care about messes and paint everywhere. They are focused on giving their children freedom to express themselves as they desire, and explore art in all its Continue Reading
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