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Kids, Motherhood
July 22, 2020
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Before I Knew Autism

Before I knew it was autism, I wondered what was wrong. Why didn’t you look at me when I said your name? Could you hear? Did you understand…

Faith, Motherhood
July 12, 2020
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My Son is Exactly Who He’s Meant To Be

I went to church alone today. I could have brought my two younger children but honestly, I needed 60 minutes to myself to sit and think. I chuckle at…

Faith, Motherhood
May 16, 2020
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The Answer to Prayer isn’t Always What You Expect

I’ve read a lot of articles lately in regards to the church and the special needs community. Reading the comments in these articles is…

Kids, Motherhood
April 26, 2020
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The Struggle You Don’t See in a Special Needs Family

My heart is pounding out of my chest. My hands are shaking. My face becomes flushed, and I can feel my eyes start to fill with tears. I quickly walk…

Kids, Motherhood
January 17, 2020
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He’s Extra-Unordinary and I Love Him So

This is Matthew. Matthew is smart. Too smart. But boy, is he difficult. A difficult, wonderful, unusual human. He barely eats—aside from chicken…

Motherhood
July 24, 2019
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I’m a Special Needs Mom and I Worry

My dear sweet child, you truly are my world. We have not been with one another long, but I honestly don’t know how I ever lived without you.…