- The day the child realizes that all adults are imperfect, he becomes an adolescent; the day he forgives them, he becomes an adult; the day he forgives himself, he becomes wise. -Alden Nowlan, poet, novelist, and playwright (1933-1983)
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The Tallest Woman in the World With a Tail
I facilitate a book group for kids age 10-12, and Friday we discussed Betti on the High Wire. I loved the book so much. It is about a girl in a war torn country who gets adopted by American parents. … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, Love., Uncategorized
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Easter
Yesterday I was so flat out exhausted. Todd knew it and offered to take over morning routine today so I could sleep. We’re good that way. I think it is one of the reasons our marriage is strong. We intuit … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, Love., Parenting, spirituality, Uncategorized
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I have met brave women who are exploring the outer edge of human possibility, with no history to guide them, and with a courage to make themselves vulnerable that I find moving beyond words. – Gloria Steinem *Happy Birthday week … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, feminism, Uncategorized
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Cheryl Strayed on Dancing With the Stars?
The new season of Dancing With the Stars started this week. If you are new here, you might not know how much it means to us, so yes…I’m going to link to this post. I’ve linked to it a million times … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, dancing, Dancing With the Stars, marriage, Uncategorized, writing
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Healing Service with Dr. Nemeh
Last Sunday we attended a healing service with Dr. Issam Nemeh. They let the people with children go first and thank God. As we sat listening to his opening talk, Riley became very agitated. She started to fidget in her seat … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, spirituality, Uncategorized, writing
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Before the Healing Service
On Sunday we went to a healing service with Dr. Issam Nemeh. I recently read the book Miracles Every Day and wanted to experience his prayer for our family in person. Earlier that morning, as we were getting ready, Seth … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, Love., Parenting, Uncategorized
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Didees
My mom had twins in 1983 when I was 15. We used cloth diapers for a while. It was disgusting. It was the old rectangle of a diaper, safety pins, with rubber pants on top. They leaked. They stunk. You … Continue reading
Posted in Parenting, Uncategorized
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When I was growing something wild and unruly….
I miss the Dixie Chicks. The kids and I have been listening to their CD’s in the car lately and my heart just soars with every song. I read somewhere recently that Natalie Maines said she doesn’t think the Dixie … Continue reading
Posted in Love., marriage, Uncategorized
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What’s Been Cookin’
So the big news is…. we are moving. We are doing this so Riley can attend a very specific kind of school. It’s not the first time we have moved for a school, and it is less scary this time … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, Uncategorized
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Lego Therapy
Our dining room table is perpetually covered in Lego. There is also a table in Seth’s room, and they often overflow the table and creep across his floor. There are several storage bins but the Lego can’t seem to stay … Continue reading
Posted in PANDAS, PANS, Parenting, Uncategorized
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Reciprocity
At breakfast this morning Riley said, “I don’t think there’s ever been anyone who didn’t like Jingle.” Seth paused while eating his peanut butter toast and said, “I don’t think there’s ever been anyone Jingle didn’t like.”
Posted in dogs, dogs and kids, Uncategorized
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Between Sleep and Waking
Standing beside his bed, in the dim of his nightlight, I think. Do I wake him? His sister has a snow day, but his school has not called it off. I watch him sleep. His body peaceful. Calm. Slow breathing. … Continue reading
Posted in PANDAS, PANS, Uncategorized
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Surrender
Source: codefetti.com via Codefetti LLC on Pinterest ~~ I surrender. I’ve been pondering the difference between giving up and surrender. To me, giving up feels like abandoning a dream. Walking away from something unfinished. Not being brave, perhaps. Not giving … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, Love., Uncategorized
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Love.
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Wil of God
Today is the day! Carrie Wilson Link’s long awaited book, Wil of God, is released. “Wil of God is the story of a tightly wound special needs … Continue reading
Posted in autism, memoir, special needs, special needs parenting, spirituality, Uncategorized, Wil of God, writing
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Dentists and Autism
Just before leaving to pick up Seth at school yesterday, I got a reminder in the mail from our most recent dentist. It’s time for cleanings. In the car, I found myself getting more and more agitated. This is the … Continue reading
Let’s Take the Long Way Home
I just finished Gail Caldwell’s memoir Let’s Take the Long Way Home(Random House, 2010). It is a book about two friends, and one of the friends dies, and it is sad. I didn’t spoil anything, the death is mentioned on … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, book reviews, Uncategorized
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A Writer’s Guilt
I’m up in my office fretting that I should be downstairs. Feeling guilty about holing out in my room. I’ve not done much writing today. The family pull, the feeling of obligation is strong. I’m half downstairs anyway, even when … Continue reading
Posted in marriage, Uncategorized, writing
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