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The Ten Commandments for Parents of Special Needs Children
I found this the other night while surfing and thought it was worthy of it’s own post. Author Unknown Take one day at a time, and take that day positively. You don’t have control over the future, but you do have control over today. Never underestimate your child’s potential. Allow him, encourage him, expect him …
Control in a World Full of Anxiety
I belong to a yahoo group for parents of bipolar children. It’s been an incredible source of strength to me over the past few years. I have been following one woman and her journey in particular. Her ride makes mine look like a Sunday drive in the country. She and I had communicated regarding anxiety …
In Trusts we Must
Katherine has an amazing group of “support people” Some of these special people have also been generous to Katherine. When she was little I thought what a blessing it was. As she got older I suddenly realized what a catastrophic thing it was – it was like an atom bomb over our heads waiting to …
Reorganization part 2: Must have stayed at a Holiday Inn Express last night
I am blessed to have married into my husband’s family. I love that no matter the struggles, strife or disagreements, when push comes to shove they are there for each other. Take my husband’s beautiful 93 year old grandmother, who our youngest has dubbed GG (for Great-Grandma), for instance. As time marches on, inevitably our …
Happy New Year!!
The birth of a new year and a new blog! I am certain if you are like me you have mixed emotions over all that has transpired over the past year – some good, some bad, much struggle and strife, some milestones, some things you’d just as soon forget! Well today as we get ready …
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