Did you notice that I didn’t post any Sun-Beams over the weekend? That’s because I was “off the grid” and it was GLORIOUS! I attended a retreat in the middle N-O-W-H-E-R-E and I didn’t have enough of a signal to take or make a phone call or text. An internet connection? No chance. I decided… Read More
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Seven Snippets: New Orleans, Courage, Teamwork, and I’m Outta Here!
— 1 — Mr. Andi and I have been talking about taking the kids on a trip once Sarah Kate makes substantial progress in rehab as a sorta-reward. The problem? We won’t have a lot of moola to spend this year because of all the medical expenses. Enter Haley, who recently posted a great piece on… Read More
The Words I Was Sure I’d Never Say
Another school year has come and gone. Come August, Sarah Kate will move up to the sixth grade, and Nathan will be in Pre-K. We’ve registered him for three days a week again at the same private preschool he’s attended the past two years, and of course, he’s also still eligible for the developmental preschool… Read More
My Stand-Up Girl
Can you see it? The look of terror on her face? The defensive posture? The stress in the raised eyebrows? Tuesday was Botox day. And stand-for-the-first-time-in-six-weeks day. She survived them both. We saw Dr. Mendoza, the rehab doctor, Lisa, the physical therapist, and Dr. Doyle, the orthopedic surgeon, for her six week surgery follow-up and the… Read More
The Littlest PT
My regular Tuesday post is going to be delayed this week by a day – because I’ll (hopefully) have a big(ish) update on Sarah Kate after today. In the meantime, take a few seconds to meet the world’s littlest semi-nude physical therapist. 🙂 If you want something thought-provoking and hauntingly beautiful to read today while… Read More
Sun-Beams: May 18, 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. Sweethearts with Down syndrome to wed 30 years after meeting – A classic love… Read More