Well God here we are again. You know it’s me and what I’m already going to write. But I feel better getting my thoughts out this way. I know that I have been disobedient lately. Yeah, you told to me to go left and I went right. I can be a little hard-headed. Sometimes I … More Hi God, Are You Still There?
August 27, 2004 was the day that Sydney Gabrielle Copher was born. August 27, 2013 was the day we left Michigan to start a new life in Delaware. But August 27, 2007 was the worst day of my life. I was expecting 50 people at the house for Sydney’s third birthday. I planned a beach … More August 27, 2007 Part 3
I promised that I would share with you a bullying incident that happened to me. It is one that I haven’t thought about for a very long time. I was reminded of that awful day while watching 13 Reasons Why. Winters in Michigan are brutal. I was a fifth grader at St. Bartholomew. It was … More 13 Reason Why Reflection Part 2
A Woman’s Work was my baby. I finally had the courage to share it with the world last June. I no longer wanted to hide my writing. As I was writing yesterday. I realized that we will have to break up soon. There is a time and season for everything. A Woman’s Work … More You Know We Will Have To Break-Up Soon
“We are going to make these______ calm down bottles and have fun. Do you hear me?” I guess this wasn’t the right way to start off our project. I am not sure what possessed me to make these with the kids. If anyone needed a bottle it was me. A bottle of Pinot Noir. … More There Was Nothing Calm About This
A giraffe had the world’s attention for months. Some people thought it was ridiculous and others were excited for the birth. I admit I watched April in the beginning. The media kept saying any day now and April didn’t even look like she was pregnant. One day I watched April for about thirty minutes. For … More We Could Learn Something From April
Easter Sunday was always a special time for our family. When we were younger we had our night before Easter rituals. I can remember dyeing eggs and decorating the table. My mommy always had matching outfits for my sissy and I. I can’t remember if we ever took a picture with the Easter bunny. … More Easter Memories
I must admit I am like a kid on Christmas or a child waiting for their birthday to arrive in March. I get excited when April is approaching. This is my time to spread awareness, light it up blue and talk about autism. It wasn’t until last year that I decided that I don’t have … More April Is Almost Over
Before the official diagnosis I look back at all of the signs of autism that I witnessed with Sydney. The lack of eye contact and the loss of speech were the most obvious. When I noticed that she was a tippy toe walker. I immediately thought, I have to tell Kayla and get her … More I Thought I Had A Ballerina
Is your child invited to all of the birthday parties? Do people invite your child over to play at their house? Is your child always talking about their BFF? Does your child eat alone at lunch? Has your child ever told you that they play alone at recess? Can your child name one friend that … More Sydney’s First Friend
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