I can remember it like it was yesterday. Some of the moms of kids in Sarah Kate’s preschool in Decatur, Alabama decided to get together for coffee at the McDonald’s near I-65. We were all navigating the chaos of having preschoolers at home – those years when you do your best to talk to your… Read More
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Two for Tuesday: Cord Blood and Miracle Marathon
I know, I know … I’m supposed to do the “odds and ends” types of posts on Fridays, but sometimes things just pop up and I realize I’ve gotta throw some stuff out there NOW, not on Friday. So without further ado… —– 1 —– Miracle Marathon starts TODAY! Sarah Kate had hoped to be… Read More
Sun-Beams: September 14, 2014
Sun-Beams is a collection of links to stories, articles, photos, or videos I have come across that I believe will inspire, inform, or encourage you, as well as my favorite photo posted on my other blog, Violet Film, from the past week. Ohio Teen With Down Syndrome on a Mission to Serve at Mass in All… Read More
Seven Snippets: Sarah Kate Auditions for Glee, I Reveal My “10 Books” and Real Rainbows I’ll Never Forget
— 1 — Sarah Kate auditioned this week for Sound Waves, her school’s glee club, and she made it! I think the criteria for selection were lack of fear of singing in front of other people and a reasonable ability to carry a tune, but hey … she not only met, but exceeded (in my opinion!) them. Seriously…. Read More
Sarah Kate Takes Over the Blog!
Hey everyone, this is Sarah Kate. I’ll be writing the blog today and if you have any questions about Miracle Marathon, today’s the day to ask. First of all, the Miracle Marathon raises money to help benefit Children’s Miracle Network hospitals, for example, Children’s Hospital in Birmingham or Gillette Children’s in Minnesota. I had two… Read More
Is Comparison the Thief of Your Joy?
Be honest. Recently, I was at the gym. Mayberry is an active community with a lot of retirees, so on weekdays I see a lot of them on the treadmills with a few moms like me sprinkled in. At 44, I’m no spring chicken, of course, but I’ve been a runner for a number of years… Read More