My Child With Down Syndrome is Counting on You
Fall is upon us! For many, including me, autumn is a time for traditions: apple picking, pumpkin patches, hot apple cider with friends on a hayride,…
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That’s My Boy
That’s my boy. I look at you, and it feels as though my heart might burst. I watch you, and though it’s been a while, I still can’t believe…
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I Get To Watch You Grow Up
We were at the grocery store the other day and you walked right past the penny horse without even a pause. I keep pennies in my purse for moments…
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Baby Boy, God’s Plan Was You
We had three beautiful girls. I wasn’t “trying for a boy”. I was experienced with girls. I had plenty of hand me downs. I loved being a mom to…
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“Mama, Could You Ever Stop Loving Me?”
My son was in trouble and he knew it. He didn’t want to go to bed so, somewhat uncharacteristically for him, he yelled, “No!” and lay on the…
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Dear Birth Mom, Thank You For the Gift of My Son
Dear birth mom, How can the mom who got to adopt your baby ever thank you enough? Before your brave decision to place your child for adoption, I did…
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All of a Sudden I’m Mothering Men
I was up before the sun again. It is creeping up slower now, as the month is drawing to another sad end. Summer is nearly over, and I can’t help…
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Dear Little One, Hold On To Your Wonder
Dear little one, As I watched you yesterday, it made my heart swell with happiness and pride and more realizations that you are growing. But also,…
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Dear Son, What Did I Do to Deserve You?
I think it was about the age my son turned 10 there became new boundaries: too big for cuddles, tickling or crawling into my bed anymore, and most of…
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Dear Son, I Hope You Call
Right now, you’re mine. All 35 pounds and three feet of you. You like to dance with me in the kitchen and sing along to country music. Even when…
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