When you enter an autism home you may see and hear many different things. Depending on how many hours of sleep the family had the night before, or how the school day went, or if there was a change in the daily schedule. You could hear peace and quiet or see all hell breaking … More 10 Things You Might See In An Autism Home
August is a wonderful time of the year. My father’s birthday is August 19th. My sissy’s birthday is August 22nd. Sydney will be 12 years old on August 27th. And there are a list of other relatives that celebrate their birthdays during the month of August. August for me as a teacher has a … More Words From Ms. Copher
What was your favorite bible story that you remember learning growing up as a child? My favorites were Noah’s Ark, Jonah and the Whale and David and Goliath. Let me give you a quick recap of David and Goliath. Goliath was a giant standing over nine feet tall. He was clothed in armor and carried … More What Is Your Goliath?
There are always times when I think that people struggle with their appearance and how they are perceived by others. I can just look at a plate of gnocchi and the pounds jump right on my thighs. Some people can eat all day long and not gain a pound. Well, what’s for them is … More I’m Happy Being Curvy
“Wine is one of the most civilized things in the world and one of the most natural things of the world that has been brought to the greatest perfection. And it offers a great range for enjoyment and appreciation than, possibly, any other purely sensory thing.” ~Ernest Hemingway I have a confession to make … More It’s Wine O’Clock
Special needs parents are tired. Not tired, we are exhausted. Think about this, if the special needs parents that are married are exhausted. How do you think the single parents feel? Isolated, lost, sad, helpless are just some of the daily emotions that we feel. People tell me all the time that I look … More Secrets of A Special Needs Parent
When I was younger I would hear people say ” I wish I had good hair.” I asked my mother what they meant and she told me that some people believed that “good hair” was hair that was straight. She told me my hair was beautiful and not to listen to that nonsense. Some people … More Good Hair
I have been wondering lately why my family’s path has crossed with The Middletown Police Department over the past two years. Now I see that our paths crossed for a reason. As I listened to the sergeant speak about bridging the gap between the police and community, my mind was racing. He spoke about how … More An Autism Nightmare
What does prayer mean to you? At first I thought it was just reciting The Our Father or praying the rosary. But over the years, I have learned that prayer is so much more. I learned that prayer is just like talking to your best friend. When I was younger I have great memories … More The Power of Prayer
The dating game has really changed in the past 18 years. Maybe it is just me. You know I was that good little Catholic school girl and I dated later than most my age at that time. When you are coming out of a long-term relationship or marriage, you really need to focus on “you” … More Dating After Divorce, Where’s My +1?
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