Trying to convince Sydney that Beyoncé doesn’t sing I’m Coming Out has been hilarious. I showed her Diana Ross and her album. She still insists put on Beyoncé. Sydney loves music. She will search my playlist and find her favorite songs. Lately her theme song has been I’m Coming Out. Some of the words she … More I’m Coming Out!
You are sleep deprived, you forgot the therapy appointment, you don’t have the desire or the strength to go to the family function. All is takes is one smell, one question, one sound or one smart ass remark that can change the dynamics of the event. I know you are tired. You would like to … More Brooke Time
Flowers are so beautiful. My Aunt ReRe would always say ” Don’t bring me flowers when I am gone. Bring them to me while I am alive.” When I was younger I thought she meant actual flowers. But now I realize a deeper meaning than that. By the way Gerber Daisies are my favorite. … More Make Your Garden Grow
I told you in a previous blog that I was taught that hell was hot. So believe me when I say that I was not trying to go there willingly. My life has led me to highs and lows. When I experienced the lowest moments I didn’t think that I would be able to walk … More I’ve Been To Hell
Last Saturday, I was feeling terrible. I lost my voice and my allergies were really bothering me. I knew that I needed to get an oil change and the tire pressure light was on in my car. So I called Valvoline. I needed to know what time they closed, what would be the best … More All Hands On Deck
Apparently it takes a village. Yesterday I was so excited that my friend Tina and her daughter Hailey were coming over. Hailey is Sydney’s best friend and she was going to help her pack for Disney. Tina and I were going to change light bulbs. I know, that’s really exciting. Tina is taller than me … More How Many People Does It Take To Screw in a Light Bulb?
The table is set. The kitchen smells of turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, cornbread dressing, macaroni and cheese, candied yams, collard greens, and sweet potato pie. That is just round one. Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday. We would either travel down south to Georgia to see my father’s family. Or we would travel to … More Thanksgiving Traditions
Let’s start the blog with a positive note. Sydney slept through the night and woke up around 5:00 am. Thank you Jesus. I had her stay upstairs in my room while I prepared her breakfast. She placed her order for Jimmy Dean Sausage and a pop tart. I suggested heart shaped waffles and whip cream … More It’s Time For Breakfast
Sydney has autism but autism doesn’t have Sydney. I have to keep telling myself that when I think about everything we have been through. Every autism parent has their own wish for their child. Some want their child to speak, to be potty trained, and to improve their social skills. The list goes on and … More Sydney, I Know You Can Talk
People that I know and love today are hurting. Some are hurting from a recent loss of a loved one and some are hurting for other reasons. The grief that they are feeling is still painful. It is in moments like this that our faith is questioned and we ask God why did this happen. … More When You Are Hurting
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