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A mother by birth and adoption sharing - through photography, writing and humor - life with boys, autism, ADHD, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy and more. Reminding everyone that kids with special needs are kids.
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All Events are Blessings
Learn to get in touch with the silence within yourself,and know that everything in life has purpose.There are no mistakes, no coincidences,all events are blessings given to us to learn from. ~~Elisabeth Kubler-RossOur family has been through an in...
A Baby on the Way
It's not now or never It's not black & it's not white Anything worth anything takes more than a few days & a long, long night~Deb TalanThe words above were recently discovered and led me to these lyrics...Every one of us an orphanOur bodi...
Living Under Water
I’m living under water. Everything seems slow and far away. I know there’s a world up there, a sunlit quick world where time runs like dry sand through an hourglass, but down here, where I am, air and sound and time and feeling are thick and dens...
Boy to Your Left
Appearances You appear in This world Like a seed Taking in the Experiences Of the material Body Which you later Have to present To the world As a certificate Of worth But nobody Knows the Certificate of the Soul The muscle of The soul Whether Weak or...
Days of Letting Go
"We are discharging him today. We have never had a child whose chemistry is as resistive to any and all medications as is his. We have never worked with a child who is completely unresponsive to all therapeutic interventions as he is. Our best wishes...
Lose the Inhibitions
Watching as this diverse group of women stood by waiting to go onstage and perform a belly dance, my thoughts were...How brave and self-assured these women are...mothers, sisters, daughters, women...preparing to go onstage before hundreds of people f...
SOOC Saturday ~ Wonder If I Can Make It
This little critter was staring at the top of a park garbage can which was overflowing with inviting treats. He seemed to be contemplating whether or not he could make that leap to the top.He made me stop and realize that I have been contemplating ...
Rethinking Autism
My twelve year old son, Mac--who lives with Asperger's Syndrome, and I would like to add our voices in disdain for the "I Am Autism" video which is a product of Autism Speaks. In our opinion, the video vilifies autistic people.Autism Speaks does not...
SOOC Saturday ~ Falling Down
Falling down iswhat happens when a mom tries to keep upwith her twelve year old son hopping across railroad tracks.Don't you love accidental shots?What SOOC photo do you have to share this SOOC Saturday {weekend}?Sorry this went up so late. We wer...
A Light from Within
"People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within." ~ Elizabeth Kubler-Ross ~ Despite family upheaval around him, Mac i...
{hugs}
Sitting in a puddle of pity blinds. From your vantage point it is unfathomable that anyone understands the hurt, angst, helplessness, stress, exhaustion, fear, anger, seclusion, gut-wrenching, sleeplessness, hopelessness, confusion and loss. Unfathom...
bad [hair] day for mom
Wordless Wednesday I'm thinking new blog profile photo. What do you think? We are also sharing photos over there. Comment...
SOOC Saturday ~ Run, Trespassers, Run
While out for a drive last weekend, our family happened upon a dilapidated school and gym situated in the middle of a field. It was gated so, naturally, we climbed the gate and proceeded to explore. It was a delightful location for play and photograp...
There is a Place
There is a place in you where there is perfect peace. There is a place in you where nothing is impossible. ~~A Gift of Peace Frances Vaughan, Roger Walsh Love yourself. Go there. Comment P.S. Thank you for the love you're showing Mac and Melody. We a...
Day of Birth
Wordless Wednesday Special Exposure Wednesday Comment...
Mac and Melody ~ Photography with Purpose
Mac and Melody has officially launched. How fitting that the site go live on Mac's twelfth birthday. We invite you to visit daily and give us feedback in comments which will help us in making some decisions. [plus a young man could use the encouragem...
Words Not Normally Posted on this Blog
Alternate Title: Makes A Homeschooling Mom Proud Do you realize I am living among three young males in the hormonal-attitude-flaring age range of 12-14? I lose count of the number of times [now pardon me] the words balls, nuts, boobs and hot chick ar...
SOOC Saturday ~ Satisfied with the Present
An autumn breeze wafted through the summer blooms of our crepe myrtle trees today reminding me of how swiftly each season passes. pausing taking deep breaths thinking good thoughts satisfied A happy man is too satisfied with the present to dwell too ...
The Wisdom of Fishermen
The fishermen know that the sea is dangerous and the storm terrible, but they have never found these dangers sufficient reason for remaining ashore. ~Vincent van Gogh We should listen to the wisdom of fishermen and set sail with our dreams despite ou...
Don't You Want Me
Bonnie ~ rescued and available Click the photo and enlarge that face... I know you wanna. Special Exposure Wednesday Wordless Wednesday Comment...
This Boy is Going to Do Amazing Things in His Lifetime
Beginning with a Disney Princess bike... ...and elbow grease. Wil's Wheels We will let you know more soon. Amazing. I choose the second image for my BSM. Comments...
SOOC Saturday ~ Creatively Messy
Last night I came across photos from a local music/arts festival, and this image of an artist relaxed on the ground painting caused me to pause. Inspiration is calling... pull out the paints, brushes, canvas, art journal and get creatively messy. Wha...
Mom, Hey Mom, MOM!
"Have you seen my shoes?" Yes I have. ~~~ Have a happy, happy weekend... with or without shoes. See you tomorrow for SOOC Saturday [or Sunday]. Comment...
Free Choice
We need to teach the next generation of children from day one that they are responsible for their lives. Mankind's greatest gift, also its greatest curse, is that we have free choice. We can make our choices built from love or from fear. ~~ Elisabeth...
SOOC Saturday ~ All You Need is Love
Maybe not all you need, but it is at the top of the list. He is home. We are adjusting to a new Lee, a new life schedule, a new way of doing things and new hope. So many words I want to write here...so many emotions...so many ways I want to help othe...
Hello You
"Hello, sun in my face. Hello you who made the morning and spread it over the fields... Watch, now, how I start the day in happiness, in kindness." ~~ Mary Oliver ~~~ ~awaken early tomorrow~ ~watch the sunrise~ ~feel the first rays of morning caress ...
Beckoning
beach boardwalk at sunrise Words are unnecessary Comment...
SOOC Saturday ~ Tie One On
Last week Mac moved up a rank in Taekwondo. Hey, a boy's gotta do something with the old belt. Do share a SOOC image to this lovely Saturday [or Sunday]... ...we would love to see it. Comment Love...
Pretty Sure It's Not the Dance Steps He's Checking Out
lots of girls dancing in front of him Mac attends drama camp during summer which concludes with an onstage production of skits as well as a song and dance routine... for which he knew the steps very well. Uh huh. Look at that face. My offering for [a...
Brothers
the beach, July 2009 Sometimes being a brother is even better than being a superhero. ~~ Marc Brown ...and sometimes photography with few words is my therapy ...like now. Taking advice from a heart sister... Be gentle on yourself. You deserve it. com...
