Harrison watched the videos of Sydney at track practice last week. I couldn’t help but laugh listening to their conversation. When Harrison saw Sydney throw the shot put, he told her she could do better. At first I gave him a look, but then he went on to remind me that Syd could throw things … More Syd, You Can Do Better
I can go to a function not know anyone and walk out with three new friends. Even when I go to events alone trying to enjoy “me” time, I still manage to find myself in the middle of a conversation with complete strangers. I’m so excited to go to a wedding of a dear friend … More Project Plus 1
We are always searching for something or someone and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. The problem is that some of us never stop and we are constantly searching for the next thing to make us complete and bring happiness into our lives. We each create our own happiness and if you are waiting for … More Do You Suffer From Destination Addiction?
I never took my goals seriously in the past. I never put in the work to make my goals happen because I was taking care of everything and everyone else. It wasn’t until I took some time to be alone and focus on me, that things began to shift. I went in my prayer closet … More Living My Best Life
This week my blog stats were on the rise! I’ve made new follower friends and reconnected with friends from my past. Blogging about my kids missing their father was tough. I’m glad that I shared my blog post. I had adult males reach out and tell me that being raised by a single mom is … More I’m Glad This Happened To Me
I’m too old for the same old okie doke! I admit I would argue with people until they heard my point of view or maybe I wanted them to agree with me. Then one day it came down to my blood pressure rising for me to realize that it’s not worth it. Debating is healthy … More It’s Not Worth It
Sydney really enjoys cheerleading. Her gym has been such a blessing. They have embraced the cheerabilities team and support them 100% at competitions. I’m always overcome with emotions when Syd competes. She looks like all of the other girls. You don’t see autism, you see Sydney. I’m not sure if I was an emotional wreck … More Oh No, Not A Daddy Daughter Dance
I’ve shared my black hair chronicles before on my blog. For women our hair is our glory, and for some women it’s our pride and joy. I have memories of getting my hair “pressed” as a little girl with a hot comb on the stove. If I flinched that meant I would have a tiny … More I’m A Slave To My Hair
When Sydney was younger she called her seizures “the monsters”. She would tell me the monsters were coming before the actual seizure happened. Sydney’s seizure occurred at night and I thought she was having bad nightmares at first. After many videos and journaling her doctor diagnosed her with epilepsy. Autism has us on high alert … More She Called Them The Monsters
I know someone needs to hear this besides me. We are always on the go moving so fast that we forget where we’re going and what we are doing. A few weeks ago I was in such a rush getting home from work trying to do a load of laundry before taking Sydney to therapy, … More Today
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