Category Archives: Gratitude

Overwhelmed? Write It Down & Choose Gratitude

Posted on December 2, 2011 by

In nice words, November kind of stunk. I was sick for most of it, and still am as I’m writing this. Other stuff happened, ending  with spending Thanksgiving in the hospital with Dr. J. Yuck. Yesterday I was feeling overwhelmed. When … Continue reading →

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The Little Things Add Up

Posted on October 17, 2011 by

“Baseball team!” my son yelled. “You need to get down here RIGHT NOW!” He looked up into the tree at his imaginary team. “You’re late for the game! COME DOWN NOW!” I almost fell off the bench.

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It’s Early! Let the Giveaway Begin!

Posted on September 20, 2011 by

SURPRISE! Wit & Wisdom from the Parents of Special Needs Kids has made its Amazon debut early! That means it’s time to get this giveaway STARTED! WOOOOOOHOOOOOO! You can now read a piece by yours truly that has never before been in … Continue reading →

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My Mastercard Moment

Posted on August 29, 2011 by

I’m pretty sure whoever came up with the famous ad campaign for Mastercard did not get paid enough! We have them all the time–Mastercard moments. We just have to watch for them, and remember. Saturday mine went like this:

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Little Warrior

Posted on July 11, 2011 by

I am honored to have my Twitter buddy @OMum22 as our guest for the Growing up with Autism series today. Also known as Deanne, she’s been a great encouragement to me. Join in her celebration today… When Jenny asked me … Continue reading →

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Dear Son

Posted on July 8, 2011 by

I am very pleased that today’s installment in the Growing up with Autism series is from Dr. J’s daddy. His guest post for Autism Awareness month has been one of my most-visited posts! Get ready, you might need a tissue…

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Blueberry Bliss

Posted on June 24, 2011 by

Dr. J ate four blueberries a couple nights ago. FOUR BLUEBERRIES! Do you hear me!?! Some of you may be looking at my bolded italic capital letters and think, “What is she so excited about?” Others of you are reading those letters … Continue reading →

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Little Miracles & Big Blessings, Part 2

Posted on June 17, 2011 by

Yesterday I started this story from Sunday. The blessings and miracles continue…

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Little Miracles & Big Blessings

Posted on June 16, 2011 by

Sunday was Promotion Day in Sunday school. All the kiddos started out at their current classes and were taken by their teachers to their new classes. Yup, transition. I’ve been mentioning this coming transition to Dr. J for a few … Continue reading →

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Proud Mama

Posted on May 29, 2011 by

Today, my sweet Dr. J has amazed me. Sundays of the past have been very hard. Last week I noticed that it had been a long time since I arrived at church and then cried because of how our morning … Continue reading →

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