It’s here!!! We are so excited to make this announcement! This work of love is live on Amazon in both paperback and ebook format. The purpose of writing Stories of Wil: Puberty Part 1 is to connect with families through relatable stories and raise awareness. If upon reading this work of love, you find a … Continue reading STORIES OF WIL: PUBERTY PART 1 is now available on AMAZON!!
A Colorful Morning
The previous weekend, a storm blew through town and we lost our power. When Wil woke up, as per usual, he wanted his hot sandwich. I explained to him that we lost power so it would have to be a cold sandwich. Then he realized he couldn’t watch his favorite television show. He was becoming … Continue reading A Colorful Morning
Its Not Real…Until It Is
I would say this situation is hardest on Wil. He doesn’t understand as much as I’ve explained it. I’ve heard the response, “I don’t understand, either,” which I respect and appreciate. But Wil doesn’t understand what a virus is. We do know what a virus is, even not knowing all the details of this particular … Continue reading Its Not Real…Until It Is
Chicken Tender Caper
Last night I made “healthy” chicken tenders (soaked in almond milk, whole wheat bread crumbs, etc). I took the tenders out of the oven, hollered to Matt, Elizabeth and Wil, who were outside, dinner was ready then took Katherine to Crossfit. I returned to Elizabeth telling me Wil ate almost 2 pounds of the tenders, … Continue reading Chicken Tender Caper
Navigating Methods of Plane Sailing
“The gate is closing in four minutes, ma’am.” An airline representative said to me as I sat on the floor with Wil. “Yes, thank you. I just can’t get him up. I’m trying.” Katherine was standing by our bags and Elizabeth and I tried to lift Wil up into a wheelchair to roll him onto … Continue reading Navigating Methods of Plane Sailing
Upgrading the Lens
I wonder sometimes, do we view individuals with special needs as angelic, more so than our typical selves, because we do not apply the same societal pressures to individuals with special needs as we do to ourselves? We see individuals with special needs for who they are. For the love that they share. For the … Continue reading Upgrading the Lens
Remembering Leading Hands on the Journey to Acceptance
Reading a passage on a special needs social media page, I came across a sentence about our kids' first friends being their therapists. Tears immediately flowed with that sentence. Have you ever found your emotions processing words faster than your intellect? My heart felt the words before their literal meaning reached my brain. Then when … Continue reading Remembering Leading Hands on the Journey to Acceptance
Timberlake vs. Timbuktu
Wil had a quiz to study for last night. We decided together that he would study while Katherine was at CrossFit. If Wil comes along to CrossFit for a task such as studying, we typically go to Bigby Coffee and he gets a hot chocolate with sprinkles. After a few sips, some silliness and conversation, … Continue reading Timberlake vs. Timbuktu
Play, Pray and Don’t Say Beer at School
I ran into Wil's room and started cheering, "It's Friday, it's Friday, it's Friday!" He rolled over, giggled, and pulled the covers over his head. I put my hands on his back, and pushed down, then released, pushed down, released, over and again, bouncing him on his bed, singing, "It's Friday, it's Friday, it's Friday!" … Continue reading Play, Pray and Don’t Say Beer at School
Twist, turn, kick. Sputter. Smile.
His swim instructor was showing him how to roll over from his stomach to his back in the water. He’d start, face down, floating, then twist himself around. As he made the twist, he’d flail slightly, body twisting hard, with a little kicking to get himself all the way around. He’d pop his head to … Continue reading Twist, turn, kick. Sputter. Smile.