The other day I went to a friend’s house. While our young children organized a My Little Pony rodeo and practiced cow roping on their youngest siblings, my friend and…
The other day I went to a friend’s house. While our young children organized a My Little Pony rodeo and practiced cow roping on their youngest siblings, my friend and…
Today as I pushed the vacuum into my bedroom, my dog froze in terror. In compassion I turned to the right so she could tuck tail and run the other…
Several months ago while in the midst of our bedtime routine, I kneeled beside Rachel’s bed to pray for her. I started with the usual: sleep all night long, learn…
Three years ago one of my favorite days of the week was Sunday. As a people person, Sundays at church were fabulous. I loved catching up with friends and learning…
While waiting to see Rachel’s DAN (Defeat Autism Now) doctor, a book in the waiting room caught my eye. I can’t remember the exact title, but I do remember that…
A few months before Rachel was diagnosed with autism, I was having one of THOSE evenings. My husband was late. Dinner was still a mystery. The phone was ringing. Our…
It’s started. Summer vacation season. The other night I sat with some friends and listened to their varied vacation plans. I have to admit I was jealous. Vacation is a…