Anybody that loves me knows my love languages; say it with me class…. ACTS OF SERVICE AND RECEIVING GIFTS! Anywho, I heard the side door open and close a couple of times and I became alarmed (nosey). I went to the side door and as I was about to open the screen door, water shot…
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My Struggle, Your Peace
Picture it…… My hubby, Paul, and I were newly married with a baby on the way, just 22 years old. All we knew was we were in love and having a baby. Two years after this pic was taken, Autism arrived on the scene and EVERYTHING changed for us. Twenty plus years ago, a lot…
Create Your Village and Go!
I often refer to my family as a team. People have wondered aloud to me, “I don’t see you guys socialize with a lot of folks.” If I surmise that the inquiring person is not being sarcastic (because sometimes people are), I explain our decision. Early on in Aaron’s life, while we were met with…
Find Your Village
For fellow autism parents with more than one child…. Most folks know the story, but for those that don’t… My second son, Moo, is my faith baby. I was scared to death when I found out I was pregnant with him. I didn’t think I would be able to give him the attention he needed…
Ebb and Flow
Hey y’all! Life is about ebb and flow. Some things we’re good at, other things…not so much. That pretty much sums up my life. Give me somebody to talk to, I can talk all day (insert my Ike Turner Voice). Taking meds, eating right and losing weight….STRUGGLE! I have struggled with this part of my…
Celebrate Every Victory
Paul and I saw this building in downtown Norfolk, Va, this past weekend. I looked at him and asked, “Isn’t this Spaghetti Warehouse?” Paul smiled and replied, “Yes it is.” Travel down memory lane with me 🕰…. Its the late 90s. My younger brother Dexter recently graduated from THE Elizabeth City State University and was…
Magnolias and Momentum
Walking in the rain is NO JOKE! However, I am determined to keep my momentum going. I am motivated by my recent weight loss and exercise regimen to keep pushing forward. That doesn’t mean walking in a steady downpour is pleasant or something I even WANT TO DO. But you know what helped me this…
Restoration and Answered Prayers
Last week, I cleaned out the flower bed beside my side door. I felt so proud of myself because the bed looked like it could “breathe”…..until I looked and saw I had pulled off a caladium leaf. I was so sad! I waited soooooo long for my caladium to break ground and grow! I stood…
Walk Through The Rain
I had to laugh at myself this morning. I was hoping for a drizzle and got much more rain than that while walking. I was hoping my thin poncho would protect me and it kinda did😂. I’m used to the rain now; I’m learning to focus on other things: praying, listening to music, counting my…
My Wellness Journey
Last Fall, I sat in my PCPs office, numbers haywire once again. I was complaining about all the meds I was on. She told me, “Lose 50 lbs and we can talk about taking you off some of these meds.” The first 20 lbs melted off like butter in a skillet. I was so excited!…
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