Sometimes the little things are the big things. I was recently thanked for two actions: my company and my support.…
Your Eyes
Hand in pouch. Grab. Scatter. Water. Pray. Hope. Repeat. Repeat. Repeat. Repeat. No growth. “What’s wrong? Why won’t it grow?…
The Winner’s Circle
Head tilted, arms at the ready, sneakers firmly in the blocks. The gunshot decimates the silence. Your torso, encasing your…
The Birth of a Special 6/18/2008
It was a restless night, as is apropos for any full term Momma who knows her baby would be born…
Pssst…I Don’t Know What to Say Either
I am the mother of a Special. She moved to heaven 2 years ago. Diagnosed with trisomy 18/Edward’s Syndrome, Carly…
Words, Words, Words
Words are both building blocks and wrecking balls. They can bless. They can curse. They are extremely powerful containers of…
Free, because You are Brave
Among the bravest people on the planet are those willing to to be released from the pain of the past.…
Count the Cost, Say Yes
What does it cost to end the status quo of any given situation? The answer is a lot. A lot…
Caves and Gemstones
I had a dream. I was scuba diving. It was a beautiful, brilliant day. The water was crystal clear. My…
How Carly Came to Earth
Dante came to me years ago and told me he was ready to get a vasectomy (affectionately known in…