If you ask any autism parent how their child sleeps at night. The answers will be totally different. Some parents may say that their child sleeps like a baby. Or my child sleeps though the entire night. Then you will get my response. Sydney’s sleep pattern is irregular and painful! Sydney has never been a … More Sleepless in Delaware
Yesterday’s blog was intense. It was difficult for me to read it again. But I am glad that I shared the blog. There was a lot of conversation generated and I had a chance to speak with people individually about advocating. Today I thought I would share one of the latest experiences with Copher’s Community. … More Where’s Sydney?
Brooke, you will never be able to have children. Brooke, Sydney has autism…and epilepsy. Brooke, I had an affair. This case is closed your marriage is dissolved. All of these statement broke me down to the lowest points in my life. Just when I thought I had heard all of the worst possible … More Sorry, Sydney’s Not Smart Enough
Healing comes in all forms. Some people are searching for physical healing of their bodies. Others need a spiritual healing to connect with God. Then there are some of us that need emotional healing from being in a toxic environment. In my life I have needed healing in all three of those categories. It took … More Just Something For You To Ponder
If you are like me I always take care of everything and everyone else first. I save myself for last. That’s not a bad thing to do. But there comes a time when your mind, body and soul are on empty. You reach a point where you can’t take care of anyone else. Not even … More You Can’t Pour From An Empty Cup
Being a wine enthusiast doesn’t mean I love to drink wine. It means that I love writing about wine. Who am I kidding? Yes, I love to drink wine. The acidity, the winery, the vintage, the wine region and the grapes. It is like learning the history that is stored in a bottle. It’s like … More 3 Women 3 Bottles of Wine
We can do this. That is exactly what I was thinking about when we entered the doctor’s office for Sydney’s appointment. Normally, we always go to the hospital for our appointments to see “specialists”. Not today. Today we are going to the eye doctor for the first time like “normal” people. Sydney failed her eye … More I Can See Clearly
The end is near. The End. Why are we always so fixated on the end? I have to admit that I hated when the end came. The end of the summer vacation meant it was time to go back to work. The end of the month meant it was time to pay all of the … More The End
The time has come for me to claim what I have lost in the past. … More Where Did She Go?
She wanted me to tell her that everything would be okay. I don’t remember anyone ever telling me that it would be okay. But I guess I should tell her what she wants to hear. That is not fair to her. I need to find out if she believes in God. When I start giving … More I Wish I Could Tell You Everything Will Be Fine
A Woman's Work - Brooke Basically Blogging 