My love for him and my love for the holidays had to be kept separate before this year. My sister and I could hardly sleep on Christmas Eve, we would cuddle up together in our matching pajamas but we were always too excited to sleep. We would wake before the sun, “sneak” down the stepsContinue reading “My love for him, and my love for the holidays”
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Mama grief runs deep…
It creeps in late at night, when she can’t sleep – because she’s worried about every little detail from the day.
I’m ready for forever
This morning I thought about forever, as we woke up before the sun, and hurried to get ready to go find trains. This is what we do. When you first find out you’re going to become a parent you think about raising a child, sending them off to college, and watching them get married andContinue reading “I’m ready for forever”
I’m thankful for grandparents
When I stop to count my blessings I never forget to say thank you seven times for the grand parents. Being a special needs grandparent is it’s own arena. They’ve learned how to meet Jackson where he is, fall in love with trains, find their way into his world. And we’ve been lucky enough toContinue reading “I’m thankful for grandparents”
Success in special needs parenting
Success in special needs parenting follows its own set of rules. It isn’t measured by little league trophies, or karate belts, classroom awards, or Boy Scout badges. Success is never giving up when you’re told all the “cant’s”. It’s that your child tried one new food this year. It’s never settling for less than whatContinue reading “Success in special needs parenting”
Jackson's Journey, Jackson's Voice 