This Christmas, I encourage you and your family to give back.
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Holidays As A Special Needs Family
Holidays with a special needs family member adds a whole different level to preparing for and celebrating holidays.
Put a Label On It
It’s been nine years since we got the label of “autism family”, and it’s one we wear proudly.
The Queen
Being a parent is hard, and watching your child struggle is even harder, but I’m happy to see the happy glow radiating from my baby girl’s smile these days!
Will He Always Have Autism?
I got asked recently if Sawyer would always have autism. The short answer is yes.
The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Today was a bad day, and something happened that I’ve prayed would never happen: Sawyer hit someone.
Death, Loss, and Traditions
Sawyer has been talking a lot about his Mamaw and Papaw lately.
Young Sheldon
I got one of the most fabulous phone calls a parent can get today.
Overstimulated
I’ve written before about how overstimulating certain scenarios and situations can be for Sawyer. Sporting events, especially, can be triggering for him because of all the sights, sounds, and smells he experiences when we’re at a game; basketball games are especially hard for him because of the echo in a…
Mourning A Life
It’s been a few weeks since I’ve written; I’m sorry. After losing my job, I took some time to find a new job (thank God!!) and take advantage of my “extended vacation” to spend time with the kids and my family. My nephew’s baseball team has been kicking ass this…