Our family meetings never disappoint. There are always funny moments, tears, and even some yelling at times. But we always end with a prayer to encourage us. Autism also provides us with the same emotions and reactions. I can’t help but smile when I watch The Good Doctor. When I see Dr. Murphy do certain … More My Cup Runneth Over
It only took five minutes, three hundred seconds. The entire interaction that would dictate my mood for the day. I am angry at myself for having my guard down. I am angry for allowing something that didn’t deserve my full attention to ruin my day. Has that ever happened to you? You might experience something … More Five Minutes
I was raised in the Catholic Church. St Bartholomew was our parish and my school for five years. Mommy always made sure sissy and I were dressed nicely. When I was older I told mommy it didn’t matter what I wore to church because I was an altar server. No one would see me. I’m … More Sunday Church Clothes
I see why the Nike slogan “Just do it” was so popular. It’s simple and makes complete sense. If you want something done, then do it. Daddy always taught me never to quit. He taught me that if I wanted something done. It wouldn’t be handed to be me. I would have to work for … More Daddy Told Me Not To Quit
I can only imagine what it felt like for Daniel to be thrown in the lion’s den. Or for the three Jews that were thrown in the fiery furnace for not worshipping idols in The Bible. Their lives were all spared and saved in the end. But the thoughts going through their minds must have … More Leader of The Pack
When I stop and think about my life. I am mad about some of the things that allowed me to feel like a prisoner. Autism made me a prisoner in my own home. Being a divorced mom made me feel like a prisoner and not worthy to be around the cool moms. People that I … More Release The Prisoner
Don’t ever let anyone tell you or make you feel like you are not enough. You might start to believe that you don’t have enough money, enough clothes, enough friends or enough rooms in your house. You are enough. When you realize that some people get joy from making others feel inferior. You will be … More I Am Enough
It only took six pregnancy tests for me to accept that I was really pregnant. Me pregnant? The doctors told me that this would never happen. But God had a different plan. As I stare out of the window on the way to Beaumont Hospital. I can’t comprehend that I am 32 weeks pregnant. I’ve … More October 8, 2002
I had a revelation. There isn’t an award for being a superhero. So, if you are waiting on some accolades for going above and beyond. Stop waiting. P.S. Stop killing yourself. We can’t save the world. We can only do so much. Things that are out of our control. Are the things that we pray … More Stop Being A Superhero
Living as a sufferer of my situation was painful. Yet, comfortable for me too. As long as I stayed. Things would get better. My prayers would be answered. I didn’t consider myself a sufferer. I thought I was being the woman in Proverbs 31. There are times in our lives when we suffer. We suffer … More Are You A Sufferer Or A Warrior?
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