It's been quite some time since I've come here to this space to lay my thoughts down. And that's been by intentional design. Life has been an absolute whirlwind as it often has the propensity to be. Not too long ago, I updated you on life after Duodenal Switch surgery, but beyond that major life... Continue Reading →
On this blog I have recorded hundreds of thoughts about every topic you can think of. That's why when my son was diagnosed with ADHD & Tourette's Syndrome I couldn't think of a better place to share my thoughts. If you'd like to catch up on those articles you can click here, here and here. If... Continue Reading →
Not to long ago I posted an article about what life has been like with my son who has a diagnosis of ADHD and Tourette's Syndrome. After that article, a discussion with my son was had and he decided he wanted in on the conversation because he felt it was important to have his voice... Continue Reading →
I remember a time I used to hear the phrase “special needs” and immediately associated it with people who had severe disabilities. It wasn’t until my own son was classified as a child who has special needs that my entire perception changed. A Little Background If you are a regular reader here on my blog... Continue Reading →
Surviving Motherhood I remember the first time I became a mother like it happened yesterday! But in all reality it was literally almost 16 years ago. Now that I'm kiddo number 3, I recognize that motherhood is beautiful but it's also a war zone. I kid you not, and if you have a teenager you... Continue Reading →
When you're a child, the last thing you're envisioning about being a teenager is being a mom- at least it was for me. I was raised according to Bible standards, so a major part of my background was being taught no sex before marriage. But if you've ever read my blog, then you know that... Continue Reading →
A few years ago when my son (who was then 7) was first diagnosed with Tourette's Syndrome; I wasn't quite sure what we were preparing to get into. Yes, I did all of the research, read as much information as I could, and tried to get a firm understanding of what my son was experiencing.... Continue Reading →
Parenting. I remember hearing that word as a child and it's meaning was so simple because the destination was seemingly far away. But as my journey would have it, it was actually much closer. It was a relatively warm spring day in May of 2003 when my first born came roaring into this world via... Continue Reading →
Recovery has been an absolute draaaag albeit necessary. I have slid back into my 9-5 though thanks to the graciousness of my boss; I am working from home. I almost sorta kinda miss my desk; but hubby has rearranged our bedroom to include a little office space for moi. I thank God everyday for a... Continue Reading →
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