Just Post It!

Let the record show that I was doing motivational post it notes, long before Gabrielle Union’s character in Being Mary Jane was doing them.  Now that I have that out of the way. Let me explain to you the reason behind all of these post it notes. Do you use self talk?  I think it … More Just Post It!

Soulful Sunday

Thinking back to the first day when I posted my first blog, I knew that I had to share my journey with the world. I am glad that I followed my heart and the advice of friends to write on a variety of topics. This past week I prayed about which direction I wanted to … More Soulful Sunday

Slow Down!

Yesterday,  really made me think about how we all need to slow down.  The fast pace of the city excites me.  I admit I do miss it. But since I have been living in Delaware I have really slowed down.  Not by choice. It seems like everyone around me is in rush.  They are rushing … More Slow Down!

Mama Ross

When I enrolled Sydney in Cedar Lane Elementary School, I think I was in a daze. She would miss the first week of school because we had to travel back to Michigan to get the rest of our things.  Because she had an IEP, I had a chance to meet her speech therapist, Mrs. Smalls … More Mama Ross

Autism Siblings

If you want to know the definition of love look at the siblings of children with special needs. They love unconditionally. When Sydney stopped speaking Harrison would speak for her.  He made sure that she always had things that she needed. He was sad because he wanted to play with her but she didn’t understand. … More Autism Siblings

Autism Families

Autism has given me a voice.  I would have never been able to give an impromptu acceptance speech in a room of golfers without stuttering and crying six years ago.   Autism makes me cry, almost daily.  The tears are sometimes of joy for a Syd success story.  The tears are painful because autism doesn’t … More Autism Families