I am too tired to be embarrassed. There are things that autism parents do in public that most would view as strange or weird. But to us it is called surviving. When I think back to some of the things that I have done in public I laugh. I can only imagine what people around … More Things Autism Parents Do In Public
Whenever you feel unloved, unimportant or insecure, remember to whom you belong. Ephesians 2:19-22 Everyone has their moments when they feel unloved or their self-esteem is at a low point. The key is not to let yourself dwell in those moments. Another factor to consider is how did you get to the that situation in … More Soulful Sunday #2
Teachers love to carry bags. Vera Bradley, Thirty One, Initials, Lands End the bigger the bag the better. Watch out now for the teacher with the rolling cart! That is a teacher of the year candidate for sure. Sometimes I think we are just as excited as the kids when they return to school. We … More What’s In Your Teacher Bag?
Harrison and Sydney teach me so many things each day. They teach me how to slow down. They keep my laughing and crying. But most of all they appreciate and remind me of the love that we have as a family. One day I asked Harrison and Sydney to set the table for dinner. It … More Mom, Just Use The China
Autism parents have a lot to navigate. The moon phases, transitions, diet, school, therapy, and even clothes. I hate when the seasons change. Sydney loves Spring and Summer. She is definitely a sundress and sandals girl. Now that Fall has finally hit Delaware, it is hard for her to transition into wearing jackets and regular … More The Struggle Is Real
Working with children has taught me the true meaning of success. Every child works at their own pace, sets goals and teachers are the guide to help them along the way. When you are teacher you celebrate every success story in your classroom. There is no such thing as a small success. For example on … More What Success Means To Me
Let the record show that I was doing motivational post it notes, long before Gabrielle Union’s character in Being Mary Jane was doing them. Now that I have that out of the way. Let me explain to you the reason behind all of these post it notes. Do you use self talk? I think it … More Just Post It!
Thinking back to the first day when I posted my first blog, I knew that I had to share my journey with the world. I am glad that I followed my heart and the advice of friends to write on a variety of topics. This past week I prayed about which direction I wanted to … More Soulful Sunday
Music heals the soul. I have said it many times before. I was listening to I Didn’t Know My Own Strength By Whitney Houston. The lyrics to that song really spoke to my heart. Every verse reminded me of how I was able to survive, when others thought I would fall. I have had my … More I Was Not Built To Break
Yesterday, really made me think about how we all need to slow down. The fast pace of the city excites me. I admit I do miss it. But since I have been living in Delaware I have really slowed down. Not by choice. It seems like everyone around me is in rush. They are rushing … More Slow Down!
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