When I was in first grade, my teacher called me “chatty fox”. She wasn’t wrong. I am a chatty fox. In fact, I write mostly because at heart, I am a speaker. Over the course of these past few years, I have been honored to connect in person with other moms, homeschoolers and church…
The holidays have historically been a time of great stress for our family. It’s no wonder. Take an already emotionally and physically overloaded child, add a mom working around the clock to try and figure out ways to help him cope, plus a husband trying to help her, and a little brother clamoring for some…
I have said it before and I will say it again – two of the most encouraging words in the English language are “Me too.” This morning, I wanted to check in and quickly say that I am praying for you this morning. I am so humbled by the way God blesses me through all…
I could see the tension in his face as soon as I said it – “We should go over the budget tonight.” It happened every single month. I would try to figure out a way to bring up the subject of our family’s finances, and my sweet and typically chatty husband would immediately withdraw. I…
I haven’t written anything new in days. There’s good reason. I have so, so much to say, but I don’t have a grasp on where to begin. So instead, I keep posting things this week that others have written. Because someone else’s words make more sense to me right now than any I find myself…
Wishing you all a Christmas overflowing with hope. With so much love, Shawna
We spend a lot of time with my oldest son, Sourdough, around here. We spend a lot of time talking – trying to help him calm down, help him socially navigate tough situations, discussing his topic of interest. We spend a lot of time worrying – if he can handle tomorrow’s play date with the…
The constant comments on my cooking, pantry items, and shopping list really get to me sometimes. “Ugh, it is all slop! There is nothing good in this entire house. Why can’t anything ever taste right?” – Direct Quote from Sourdough, on any given day, at any given meal. When your son has sensory issues that…
Sometimes shopping, eating out, just simply being in public can be so difficult for our kiddos (and for their momma’s). I love this piece celebrating every day people, who are making a huge impact in one child’s life. I am thrilled to introduce you to Erin, of Kreed’s World – A Journey Through Autism. Not…
I turned 40 yesterday. I am a 40 year old woman. A 40 year old wife. A 40 year old mom of two. A 40 year old friend with other 40 year old friends and a few young-ins still in their 30’s. A 40 year old daughter. A 40 year old wife with a 40…
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