I didn’t realize the date was October 16th until my bestie from Michigan called to remind me. October 16th was the day of love, my wedding date back in 1999. For a good laugh I tried on my wedding dress last night and Syd literally hollered and her echolalia was on point!! “This is a … More It’s My Anniversary
Harrison Noah made me a mommy when I was thirty years old, that was seventeen years ago. I admit I had given up hope of becoming a mom. Fibroid tumors, scar tissue and blocked Fallopian tubes would be the reasons why. I think God made me wait four years to make sure that I was … More A Mother’s Love
I called on Jesus so much on Wednesday. I’m sure He doesn’t want to hear from me again until Thanksgiving! Wednesday our family accomplished major victories. You can never plan enough for autism and I learned that sometimes all of my planning makes things worse. I thought back to last year when Sydney and I … More Jesus Take The Ferris Wheel And The Waffle Fries
Good Morning friends!!! I’m blogging from the waiting room at the doctor’s office. This will be a quick reminder to focus on the positive and understand the importance of self care. Self care is the new buzz word but for me it is my aha moment. For the past six months I’ve devoted my focus … More Positive Vibes
When I hit 696 east I knew I was home. I was driving on the freeway headed to Southfield, Michigan. It would be just like old times when we lived there. I thought I had closure so I wasn’t expecting my reaction to be so emotional while in Michigan. I had a chance to see … More I Thought I Had Closure
Hitting a curveball takes skill and precision. You have to keep your eye on the ball. You can either learn how to swerve or knock the ball out of the park. You might be facing a curveball that you weren’t expecting and it has you frozen in fear and disappointment. How will you handle the … More Batter Up
Today I celebrate my three year blogaversary. June 30th was the day I decided to share years worth of journals and my life experiences with all of you. I’m blessed to have met many people on my blogging journey. People have shared with me that they have been inspired to blog about topics that they … More A Woman’s Work
Everyone knows that I hate storms. The sounds of thunder and lightning especially at night make me anxious. One day I decided to embrace the storms of my life. I considered myself a storm chaser. I decided not to bunker down in my bed, instead I opened the blinds to see the storms that were … More When The Storm Is Over
I try to expose Harrison and Sydney to different experiences. I’ve always tried to build their prior knowledge and vocabulary. This past weekend they asked me what we were going to do ten times a day. No, we’re not going to the beach. No, we’re not going on a trip or to the movies, but … More Sorry Kids, It’s S’mores In The Microwave
When the police officer pulled me over last year. I tried to blame it on the cows, that’s the reason I was driving 55 instead of 50. I’m from Michigan and I still wasn’t used to seeing cows on my morning commute. Last week I passed those same cows again and this time I needed … More Sorry Officer I Had To Get My Praise On
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