This is the right door I just know it is. The problem is that my key doesn’t fit. But I’m determined to get inside. Everything I need is behind this door. Happiness, love, you name it. Everyone else is going in without any problems. Why can’t the door open for me? Do you ever feel … More There’s That Door Again
When one door closes. Another door opens. And if you keep banging on a door and you can’t get in. That’s obviously not the door for you to enter. Most importantly always hold the door for the person entering the door behind you. Everything lately seems to revolve around doors. When I saw my front … More An Open Door
I wish you could have seen the way she helped set the table up when we arrived at the pavilion. You wouldn’t believe the way she didn’t have the iPad the entire afternoon. Would you believe me if I told you she played on the playground and waited her turn for the slide? I wish … More The Autism Walk
I’m not sure easy autism exists. There’s nothing easy about it. I wish we could push the easy button, or phone a friend. But it doesn’t always work that way. “I wish my child had autism.” That’s the comment that someone said to me last week. I really wanted to stay quiet or change the … More Easy Autism
Mommy told me that we need to break up. She never interferes in my personal life. But she must see the sadness in my eyes. I thought my MAC eyeshadow would fix that. Guess I was wrong. I should have stuck with Wet n Wild from Walgreens. Sooner or later I would have to tell … More Sleeping With The Enemy
Why is it that the 1974 hit Rock The Boat by Hues Corporation is my song. Even though I was born in 1972. My daddy loved music. Some of my greatest memories involve listening to music with daddy. A friend asked me to take a ride in his boat. I wasn’t expecting The Love Boat. … More Rock The Boat Don’t Tip The Boat Over
Autism makes us laugh. And on those days we cherish the laughter. I think back to the day the “A” word was mentioned and I’m not sure how we are still making it. It must be the humor and a whole lot of Jesus. I heard Syd yelling that she needed to find the beer. … More I’m Looking For A Beer
Some days things go smoothly and the day goes just as planned. Some days I’m ready for the day to be over before it even starts. Some days my tears are so heavy. People tell me I look tired. I give them a fake smile and my Bye Felecia look. Some days I don’t want … More Some Days
My vacation to the Outerbanks was the most peaceful and relaxing experience that I’ve had in awhile. Being near the water was healing. It’s hard to describe. I didn’t need 80 degree weather each day. I was thankful to have the view of the ocean for a week. And I was going to enjoy every … More I Hope No One Is Watching
If I had a dollar for every time I said “I can’t…” I would be a rich lady. I would say I can’t so often that I began to believe it. People told me not to say that out loud. Like that really made a difference. Instead of saying it out loud. I would think … More I Can’t Do This
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