“Brother, brother where are you brother?” “Hurry up brother.” “Harrison where are you?” Sydney missed her brother because this week they went their separate ways which was great. Harrison had a chance to be a teenager. Play pool, watch movies, and be a kid. He wanted to do his own activities with other family members … More Oh Happy Place
I haven’t had too many mimosas on my spring break vacation. I know my blog title should really be Seize the Day. But as a I type on the deck. Listening to the waves of the ocean and watching the tides roll in by the shore. I am reminded to enjoy the moment and live … More Seas The Day
It was August 27, 2004 at 12:11 pm. The c-section was over and there you were. I thanked God for you the moment that I saw you. Your lungs were great and your eyes were wide open. Sydney Gabrielle Copher. You would complete our family. I can’t wait until your big brother, Harrison meets you. … More Isn’t She Lovely?
I remember my first flight. I was eight years old. Our family was flying to Georgia. Between my ears popping, being excited about eating a meal on a plane. And my Delta wings that the flight attendant gave me. I felt like I was flying high in the sky. No pun intended. Airplane rides were … More Trays In the Upright Position and Seat Belts Fastened
When I was younger I never understood the true meaning of Good Friday. I remember asking mommy after leaving The Stations of The Cross. What’s so good about what just happened? She told me God always has the final say. And that it would all make sense on Easter Sunday. I trusted mommy but still … More Good Friday
It is coming. The month of April when I talk more about autism than I usually do. I am not even sure if that is possible. Our family will wear more blue than The Blue Man Group. Living with Autism and watching Sydney make progress is special for our family. Every appointment, tantrum, IEP meeting, … More 18 And Over
Maybe God had Sydney watching The Ten Commandments for a reason. It wasn’t just for her love of Egypt. It was because I needed a reminder when I felt like Moses. Moses felt that he wasn’t qualified to rescue his people from Pharaoh. How many times do you feel that you aren’t qualified or worthy … More I Am Not Worthy
I kept telling myself that I had to keep it classy not trashy. This must be the hottest day in Michigan. The water bill will be so high this month. Right now I could care less. Sydney is playing in the our ghetto inflatable pool, that keeps collapsing. I know I shouldn’t be envious. But … More No Longer A Prisoner
Warning: The font might be wacky. I’m not yelling if it appears in all caps. But I’m blogging from bed this morning. Day two of being snowed in has given me time to self reflect. My friend Rene told me to use the power of self- reflection and I’m taking her advice. Along with some … More Blogging From Bed
My hands are shaking and my forehead is sweating. I feel like a preacher in the Baptist church. I need my hand towel to wipe the sweat from my brow. They can’t tell I am nervous. Well, maybe the people sitting in the front row can. Now my hands are shaking as I adjust the … More But, I Survived Part 2
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