If you know what watchful waiting means, you are way ahead of where I was just a year ago. Watchful waiting for the special needs mom an entirely new territory for me. This is our experience. When my youngest son was finally diagnosed by his immunologist, I was so relieved. Years of unexplained symptoms, pain,…
Although it’s been years, it seems like yesterday. This is what I wish someone had told me when my son was diagnosed with autism. It’s been eight years since my son received his autism diagnosis. As I look back at all the progress we’ve made, and how much our life has changed for the better,…
I have had to really think about my answer to this question – Is it OK to use the term special needs? People can be really mean sometimes. People can be really kind sometimes. This pretty much sums up what I have learned about the internet as a blogger. I delete inappropriate comments without responding….
Looking back, I remember what it was like when my son was first diagnosed. Ten years later, this is what I want you to know about my son growing up. I couldn’t sleep last night. I tossed and turned, thinking about everything that’s is going on in our world, praying for my children, trying to…
Living In Fear When Your Child Has Special Needs – We know what can happen. We’ve seen the trauma. Last night, just as the sun was setting, my son had an idea. “Let’s build a fire outside and just relax.” His enthusiasm was contagious. Although this is typically something I would not do until my…
“I am just starting out and will be homeschooling a kindergartner this fall. What would you do if you were in my shoes?” It is really, really weird to be the homeschool mom on the other end of the journey. Next year marks my oldest son’s senior year in high school and my youngest’s last…
I have been feeling it for a while now. The nagging worry. A tiny flicker of fear. The desire to head to Mexico and have a drink by the pool. Summer is coming. When you have a child who requires a consistent routine and struggles with change, summer break is not something you look forward…
When my boys were really little and I was single mom, my good friends took them to the store and helped them pick out cards and flowers. It was such a sweet gesture and I remember it to this day. I remember it not because I wanted the recognition, but because I wanted my boys…
Please know, for my family and for so many others, online church services are incredibly valuable. For us, they have made church accessible again. My family’s ability to attend church services has been a source of frustration and, at times, pain since my oldest son was a toddler. I have written about the overwhelming sensory…
Moms of children with differences often blame themselves when things are hard. The truth is sometimes things are really difficult, but it doesn’t mean you are doing it wrong. He threw the book and stomped off to his room. “Don’t you understand?” he yelled, clearly frustrated. “I have dys-A-lexia!” As he slammed the door, I…
Most of the time, I have no idea how to homeschool my child with special needs. This is the only way I know to push through. I spoke with a mom last week about her son with learning differences. After getting into a few details about his reading delay and processing speed, she said, “I…
What do you do when your family has been hurt by church? I think it depends, but here is my answer. I have heard so many stories lately. Stories from moms of unique little ones, just like mine. Stories of pain, misunderstanding, harsh criticism, and sorrow. Stories about church. Almost seven years ago, I…
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