I know you love her. But I also know it’s hard some days. That’s why when we are all laughing and going different places we never thought we could we enjoy every moment. You give her love and show her what love looks like and feels like. You have a secret handshake and a skit … More Being An Autism Sibling Is Hard

When I heard about cauliflower rice. I thought that’s interesting. When someone offered me a slice of cauliflower pizza. That’s where I had to draw the line. My skepticism kicked into high alert. I had every reason why this wouldn’t and couldn’t be editable. Cauliflower was an addition to a meal. Cauliflower couldn’t be used … More Use What You Have To Make It Happen

I think all hell broke loose because I forgot to pray. I may have said a quick Hail Mary that morning. I can’t recall. Who am I kidding? I’m always praying. I’m praying throughout the day for guidance and protection. I’m praying for God to watch over my children. I’m praying for the people on … More I Forgot To Pray

I’ll keep this blog post quick today. I’m living my life like it’s golden. I’m walking into each day knowing that I will face anything that comes my way head on with purpose. If I say that today will be a great day. Then with every step I’m claiming that. If I’m searching for a … More Walk It Like You Talk It

I wish they would see what I see. Syd is not like every child you meet with autism. I wish they would give her a chance and listen to her read. Instead they assume she can’t read. I wish they knew she typed the grocery list all by herself. I wish they saw the smiles … More Do You See What I See?

In case you were wondering. Teachers don’t have summers off. We do a year’s worth of work in ten months. My summer vacation is coming to an end. I admit I was curled up in a fetal position inside my cocoon. Daring my children to even look at me. I struggle with transitions also. I … More So Long Summer

It always comes back to you. I swear it is something in my spirit that make me wonder about you. Maybe you are the one. The others have all been train wrecks. When you are around you feed off my energy. I stopped carrying you in my spirit a long time ago. But you refuse … More Toxic

Sometimes I need a simple reminder that stepping on a LEGO brings more pain than my current situation. A paper cut is bad but stepping on a LEGO is torture. Things won’t always go nice and smoothly like I want them. Every decision that needs to be made this week is my responsibility. I’m facing … More But Did You Step On A LEGO?

I posted this on A Woman’s Work Facebook page last week. My friend Jerry, from high school commented on a different version of the five P’s. And I have been thinking about them ever since. Purpose, plan, passion, persistence, and prayer have always motivated me to conquer anything placed in my path. Jerry shed light … More P is for ….