Yesterday Wil and I were driving to get his hair cut. Wil always takes my phone, searches what he wants to play on Amazon music. If he diverges from Luke Bryan he’ll say to himself, “how to spell Dierks Bentley” and type it out using phonics. Sometimes this works, and sometimes it leads to frustration … Continue reading Extra Chromosome = Extra Life
The Ghost of Pain
Not too often, but every once in a while, and it happens when Wil is doing something active like playing basketball or fishing, a transparent form of Wil superimposes himself over the real Wil. The transparent Wil moves and plays in perfect time with the real Wil. The only difference is the transparent Wil’s limbs … Continue reading The Ghost of Pain
An Evil Queen’s Observation on Acceptance
I am often placed in the position of being teacher. Not by trade. Not by degree. But by raising a child with special needs. My favorite way of learning is through storytelling. Allow me to introduce you to the cast: Grumpy: Lila Happy: Ashley Sneezy: Seeger Sleepy: Sarah Doc: Olivia Dopey: Lillian Bashful: Rebecca The … Continue reading An Evil Queen’s Observation on Acceptance
Just Friends Being Friends
“I was just wondering if Wil wanted to be part of the 7 dwarfs. We were thinking he could be Snuggly, Giggly, Silly, or Smiley! Considering Wil has all those traits!” I received this text from Ashley about Halloween costumes. Ashley and Wil, now in 8th grade, have gone to school together and been friends … Continue reading Just Friends Being Friends