The table is set. The kitchen smells of turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, cornbread dressing, macaroni and cheese, candied yams, collard greens, and sweet potato pie.  That is just round one. Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday.  We would either travel down south to Georgia to see my father’s family.  Or we would travel to … More Thanksgiving Traditions

Let’s start the blog with a positive note.  Sydney slept through the night and woke up around 5:00 am.  Thank you Jesus.  I had her stay upstairs in my room while I prepared her breakfast.  She placed her order for Jimmy Dean Sausage and a pop tart.  I suggested heart shaped waffles and whip cream … More It’s Time For Breakfast

Sydney has autism but autism doesn’t have Sydney. I have to keep telling myself that when I think about everything we have been through.  Every autism parent has their own wish for their child. Some want their child to speak, to be potty trained, and to improve their social skills. The list goes on and … More Sydney, I Know You Can Talk

People that I know and love today are hurting.  Some are hurting from a recent loss of a loved one and some are hurting for other reasons. The grief that they are feeling is still painful.  It is in moments like this that our faith is questioned and we ask God why did this happen. … More When You Are Hurting

  Today’s message is easy spread love.  We do this for the most part I believe. Do we spread love so that we can tell others what good deeds we have done?  Or do we spread love when no one is watching? I try my best everyday to spread love. All it takes is a … More Soulful Sunday Week 5

Yesterday I posted a video on Facebook about a 6-year-old autistic child that was bullied in front of a crowd of people.  When I saw the video for the first time, my heart sank and I began to cry.  The second time I watched the video, I became very angry. It was the finale of … More Lift Your Voices

  Does time really heal all wounds? Haven’t we all made a racist comment at some point in our lives? Can men and women really be “just” friends? Isn’t texting  cheating? Did I truly give it my best effort today? When will my breakthrough come? Are you a  better Christian than me because you go … More I Wonder….

Pinterest is to blame.  Pinterest has started this mommy war. Just kidding I love Pinterest. My beach wedding is already planned with the help of Pinterest.  I am a firm believer that women should lift one another up and not tear each other down.  The competition for being Mother of the Year isn’t healthy.   … More Mommy Wars

I’ll cheer for you from the sidelines, you will know I am always there.  I’ll protect you from harm the best way that I know how. I’ll teach you how to pray and learn how to be successful in this world. I’ll be your speech therapist and occupational therapist at home working on your goals. … More Autism Parents

I was married for 14 years.  When I got married it was supposed to last forever. Plot Twist!  I did meet my prince charming. He moved in next door to me and asked to borrow my yellow pages.  How romantic right?  But my happily ever after ended differently. I am still living a happy and … More All The Single Ladies