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!

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

Music heals the soul. I have said it many times before. I was listening to I Didn’t Know My Own Strength By Whitney Houston.  The lyrics to that song really spoke to my heart. Every verse reminded me of how I was able to survive, when others thought I would fall. I have had my … More I Was Not Built To Break

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!

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

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 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

This will probably be the closest that my blog comes to a reality tv show episode. To be honest with you it is not really that interesting.  Many friends reached out to me on my anniversary just to say hello and check on us.  The kids and I had a great day.  Syd took a … More “Brooke, did you ever forgive her?”

The kids and I were having our weekly family meeting.  We were completing our calendar for the week with all of our reminders.  Then I remembered that October 16th was the day of love. It was my anniversary. I only blog about it because I want to share my testimony of how much stronger I … More It’s My Anniversary

Everyone knows that I love people.  I enjoy entertaining at my home.  Meeting new people is always a joy for me.  Networking with others is fun.  You can put me in a room of strangers and I can find someone to talk to.  In case you didn’t know it,  I love to talk. Do you … More I Can’t People Today