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Favorite things. For me.
As promised. A list of my favorite things! I’m going to do my best and try not to have every single thing related to coffee, but I can’t make any promises. š I have to tell you that one thing that has changed for me during this quarantine is that I have started to care a little bit more about me. I have tried to practice self care, even though days are crazy long and I’m exhausted. Aren’t we all? It’s been a helluva time trying to be all the things to all of the little people in the house. School teacher. Therapist. Assistant. Nurse. Playmate. House manager. Chef. And…
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Perspective
Perspective: āthe ability of someone to take into consideration and potentially understand the interpretations, outlooks, or actions of their self and of other people.ā (psychologydictionary.org) One of the greatest lessons I have learned since Christopher was born is perspective. I sincerely try to write and share pieces of our life simply for a bit of insight. I want people to know what our life is like raising a child with significant needs. My ultimate hope is to share struggles and triumphs in a graceful way. I never want to come across as complaining or that Iām sharing for sympathy. Believe me, your sympathy is the last thing I want. My…
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A Valentine for my Village
It takes a village. A tribe. A family. Raising a child with special needs isnāt easy, but having supporters, near and far, make the journey a little easier. Your village may consist of 5 people or 50. Your tribe may be filled with online friends or a local community you see face to face. Whoever makes up your village is irreplaceable, I know mine is. Valentineās Day is typically romantic, filled with chocolates, hearts and roses, but Iād like to express my utmost gratitude for our village on this day with nothing but words. Happy Valentineās Day to our village. I love my tribe. I love our family. My life…