“When I Grow Up, I…”

Do you ever find yourself in a moment when occasionally you just have to turn your head away to keep your kids from seeing the grin on your face?  I’m telling you, there are moments when I just have to wonder where these guys come up with this stuff.  This whole “mom” thing  just cracks…

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Rejoice In The Storms

When I began writing for this column I knew that some of the topics would be emotionally difficult for me. This journey I am on is full of ups and downs, smiles and tears. The main focal point was going to be on being the parent of a special needs child. That is mostly true,…

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The Final Hurdle – Part 2

The Final Hurdle – Finale!  (continued from last week’s column) “Violet’s Mom!  Violet’s Mom!”  My heart was still racing from the fall when I realized that there was someone yelling in the crowd, “Does anyone know Violet’s Mom?!” Wait.  I do!  That’s me.  “VIOLET”S MOM!  Where IS she?” “I’m right here!  What’s going on?!”  It…

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