Whenever I have the chance to talk with friends, I cherish those moments.  Texting is not the best way to communicate but for me sometimes that is my only option.   Last week I was talking with a friend that I have known for over twenty years.   Halfway through our conversation, she made the strangest statement.  … More You’re Jealous of Me?

  How many times have you said I can’t?  What do you say to your children when they say I can’t?  Your words are powerful. So if you keep saying I can’t.  Guess what you won’t.  The scripture says I can do all things through God who strengthens me. ~Philippians 4:13 When I was faced … More I Can’t Do This Anymore

The day that Sydney came home and told me that she was a bully surprised me.  First, I thought that maybe she was repeating something she had heard.  But after looking into the situation, I found the answers I needed.  It was a teachable moment for all involved.  Don’t worry I was classy, not trashy.  … More Is My Child A Bully?

  Do you ever get tired of waiting? We are all patient people.  But there are times when we get tired of waiting.  Do you get tired of waiting in lines? Does it bother you to wait on hold to speak to a representative after you pushed zero? I get tired of waiting too. I … More I’m Tired of Waiting

  One day I looked at my watch. I noticed that the time hadn’t changed.  It still read 2:45 and I knew that time had elapsed. This was also the day that I had a major “aha” moment.  It was in that moment that my life changed. I know you are thinking that I am … More Time Stood Still

  Let me start by saying that I would never disrespect my ex husband on social media. I believe that he would do the same for me. Now if you come over to my home and bring me a bottle of red wine, the same rule may or may not apply. When I was younger … More That’s Just My Baby’s Daddy

  Awareness or acceptance? Do you think light it up blue is not necessary? Is it time to put an end to April is Autism Awareness Month? Or change the focus? Will you accept Sydney when she performs in the school concert? Will you embrace Sydney on a field trip? Will you laugh at her … More Autism Acceptance

The stereotype of rain man = autism is still a reality today. People assume that Sydney is like Rain Man and that she has a special trick. One day someone commented on how she’s an artist and how rare that is. I had to tell them she’s autistic not an artist. My explanation wasn’t helping. … More Viewer Discretion Advised

  When I pray at night I ask God to watch over my family, to give me strength and wisdom. I even pray for my ex husband. Not that he get hit with a bolt of lightning or anything. I pray for his happiness. Lastly, I pray please God don’t let me die. As if … More Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep

I was the child that loved the library. It was something about handing the librarian my library card. It amazed me when she would stamp the due date on the slip and insert it in the back pocket of the book. I couldn’t wait for my kids to experience that. Southfield Public Library is beautiful. … More All She Wanted Was A Library Card