Mommy told me that we need to break up. She never interferes in my personal life. But she must see the sadness in my eyes. I thought my MAC eyeshadow would fix that. Guess I was wrong. I should have stuck with Wet n Wild from Walgreens. Sooner or later I would have to tell … More Sleeping With The Enemy

Why is it that the 1974 hit Rock The Boat by Hues Corporation is my song. Even though I was born in 1972. My daddy loved music. Some of my greatest memories involve listening to music with daddy. A friend asked me to take a ride in his boat. I wasn’t expecting The Love Boat. … More Rock The Boat Don’t Tip The Boat Over

Autism makes us laugh. And on those days we cherish the laughter. I think back to the day the “A” word was mentioned and I’m not sure how we are still making it. It must be the humor and a whole lot of Jesus. I heard Syd yelling that she needed to find the beer. … More I’m Looking For A Beer

Some days things go smoothly and the day goes just as planned. Some days I’m ready for the day to be over before it even starts. Some days my tears are so heavy. People tell me I look tired. I give them a fake smile and my Bye Felecia look. Some days I don’t want … More Some Days

My vacation to the Outerbanks was the most peaceful and relaxing experience that I’ve had in awhile. Being near the water was healing. It’s hard to describe. I didn’t need 80 degree weather each day. I was thankful to have the view of the ocean for a week. And I was going to enjoy every … More I Hope No One Is Watching

If I had a dollar for every time I said “I can’t…” I would be a rich lady. I would say I can’t so often that I began to believe it. People told me not to say that out loud. Like that really made a difference. Instead of saying it out loud. I would think … More I Can’t Do This

“Brother, brother where are you brother?” “Hurry up brother.” “Harrison where are you?” Sydney missed her brother because this week they went their separate ways which was great. Harrison had a chance to be a teenager. Play pool, watch movies, and be a kid. He wanted to do his own activities with other family members … More Oh Happy Place

I remember my first flight. I was eight years old. Our family was flying to Georgia. Between my ears popping, being excited about eating a meal on a plane. And my Delta wings that the flight attendant gave me. I felt like I was flying high in the sky. No pun intended. Airplane rides were … More Trays In the Upright Position and Seat Belts Fastened

When I was younger I never understood the true meaning of Good Friday. I remember asking mommy after leaving The Stations of The Cross. What’s so good about what just happened? She told me God always has the final say. And that it would all make sense on Easter Sunday. I trusted mommy but still … More Good Friday

Maybe God had Sydney watching The Ten Commandments for a reason. It wasn’t just for her love of Egypt. It was because I needed a reminder when I felt like Moses. Moses felt that he wasn’t qualified to rescue his people from Pharaoh. How many times do you feel that you aren’t qualified or worthy … More I Am Not Worthy