It was the first day of Spring.  We had just left my parent’s house. Harrison had a big project due the next day and Sydney asked to go to the park.  I asked Harrison if he wanted to go home first. But he said it was fine. He would work on his report under the … More It Wasn’t Syd This Time

Mornings in Copher’s Community are always eventful.  Lately no tears.  Harrison is not a morning person. So he is usually walking around like the Walking Dead.  Sydney is all animation. She’s happy and singing and ready to start her day.  Yesterday she was going to see Beauty and The Beast. She was so excited to … More I Am Rosa Parks

I know you have heard me talk about my post it notes that I use for my pep talk moments.  Well, one day I was doing some reading and I wrote a few scriptures down on post it notes.  I am not at a pro at The Bible. I still used the index to find … More She Stole My Scriptures

  On Saturday I had the pleasure of hosting an impromptu party.  The party was also a fundraiser for Sydney’s Super Squad Autism Walk Team.  I must admit there was a hidden agenda.  I wanted to talk with these women and use them as my focus group. I shared with them the idea behind A … More Wisdom And Wine

  Well, I started the race without being physically or mentally prepared.  I must say that I started off strong. I was fueled by anger and disappointment. My feet seemed to glide around the track and then it happened.  Reality set in. This was a race that would take a woman years to prepare for.  … More I Can’t See The Finish Line

  The race was starting and my stomach was in knots.  I felt hot and there were beads of sweat running down my forehead. My team was counting on me.  I didn’t want to disappoint them. Just thinking about what they would say if I didn’t finish was haunting me. Honestly, I wasn’t prepared for … More On Your Mark Get Set Go

One of my greatest memories as a kid was learning how to play cards.  When I learned how to shuffle a deck of cards, I thought I was ready to work at a casino.  I would watch members of my family play spades at the kitchen table.  I would watch and learn how the game … More When You Play Your Cards Right

We had a surprise snow day this week.  It was unexpected and so was the inch of snow.  Nonetheless, it was a day off from work.  The best part was that we knew the night before.  Harrison was excited to stay up late.  I tried my best to keep Sydney up until 11:00 pm.  But … More Who Needs ADT? We Have Jingle Bells

    When Sydney was younger autism was cute.  She just learned how to play with toys properly.  She sang songs and learned the alphabet.  She always wanted hugs and kisses, so that was important to us.  As she grew older, the autism looked differently.  Her classmates weren’t as nice.  She wasn’t included in regular … More Stranger Danger and Autism

  At work they call me Mama Bear.  Yes, I am the oldest on my second grade team.  Sometimes Mama Bear has to step in and make a decision.  It started as a joke one day and the name stuck with me.  I think I am in Mama Bear mode all of the time, being … More They Call Me Mama Bear