For the past four years we have been working to get our Kansas Congressman and Senators signed out to the ABLE Act. Actually, I’ve been doing it longer than that but the first few years were focused on Tennessee. For […]
What time is it? It’s summer time! This mom had a minor setback yesterday when I realized Rachel wasn’t invited to an end of school party, but in our busy life there is little time for pity parties and it […]
Today is the last day of 7th grade. In less than two hours, Rachel will be an 8th grader. Yesterday was the last full day. On the way to drop Savanna at home yesterday, I inquired about the day. Savanna […]
Wayne Watson is one of my favorite contemporary Christian artists. He’s been around awhile and has some beautiful lyrics. One of my favorites is “Watercolour Ponies” and it starts with “There are watercolour ponies On my refrigerator door And the […]
My friend Trish Spore wrote this for this piece and it ran in the Memphis Commercial Appeal’s “My Words” column in September 2010. Whether you are an empty nester or have toddlers, this piece makes excellent points. Thanks Trish for […]
A few weeks ago Rachel came to me with great seriousness and said, “All of the girls at school bring egg lip stuff in their backpacks. I’m the only one who doesn’t have one.” I replied, “You have two in […]
Rachel, I am blessed to be your momma. You are truly God’s masterpiece and my greatest gift. Since Rachel was born in 1999, I have probably given over 100 speeches and/or workshops. Almost all of them have begun with […]
Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful women who play the role of mom! A very special Happy Mother’s Day to the moms of kids who are differently-abled. A role that only another mom of someone who is differently-abled truly […]
Ms. Cox has been Rachel’s resource teacher for the past two years. We will miss her in 8th grade. Yesterday I hosted Teacher’s Appreciation Luncheon for Rachel’s incredible team. This morning our parent group hosted our annual Teacher Appreciation Breakfast. […]
Back in August I wrote a blog that quickly be came my most read and most shared blog called “Dear Teacher.” A few sentences in one of the paragraphs say: “Then, I want you to know that you are lucky […]