Category Archives: Perspective

Share Your Strength

Posted on November 21, 2011 by

Yup. The holiday season is here. Autism parents, rejoice! When most people look at the picture below, they have warm, fuzzy feelings. When we autism parents look at this picture, we think, “HA! A centerpiece on my table? Yeah, right. … Continue reading →

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Remembering Veterans Day through Literature

Posted on November 11, 2011 by

I love historical fiction. My favorite era is World War II. I’m not quite sure why–maybe there’s the underlying theme of saving the world. Today we have a guest post from Tricia Goyer, an author who writes historical fiction, among … Continue reading →

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Gabby Mom Review–Welcome Home, Daddy

Posted on October 25, 2011 by

OK, moms. You are reading this, and most likely no one else is reading over your shoulder. Time for a moment of evaluation. When your husband comes home from work–whether it’s in time for dinner, breakfast, or somewhere in between–do … Continue reading →

Posted in Adult Book Reviews, Domestic Life, Family, Gabby Mom, Home Management, Marriage, Parenting, Perspective | Tagged , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

Reach Out and Help Someone!

Posted on October 3, 2011 by

The other night I went to the grocery store. Alone. Yes, alone. It is just easier on me that way–mentally and physically. So, there I was in the check out aisle, brain frazzled from trying to make sure I figured … Continue reading →

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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 →

Posted in Advocacy, Autism, Autism Awareness, Blessings, Blogging, Dads, Echolalia, Family, Gratitude, Growing up with Autism, Marriage, Parenting, Perspective, Sensory, Special Needs | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 20 Comments

Lucky or Not?

Posted on August 30, 2011 by

Today Erika shares her sons’ Growing up with Autism story. Erika is a very sweet lady that goes to great lengths to encourage those special needs moms who are coming behind her.  It’s funny, through the years when I’ve described … 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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July Gabby Mom Review–the 5 R’s, Part 1

Posted on July 19, 2011 by

It’s July. In most places, it’s hot. We’re tired. We want a break. But at the back of our minds, we know we need to keep going, to keep pursuing what is important in life.

Posted in Adult Book Reviews, Domestic Life, Family, Gabby Mom, Jesus, Marriage, Perspective | Tagged , , | 8 Comments

A People-Pleasing Pig?

Posted on July 18, 2011 by

The other day when I took the boys to the library, Meatball found the book Piggy’s Pancake Parlor by David McPhail. I had never read it before, and I figured it was just a silly little book that would make … Continue reading →

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Wednesday’s Woman–Trisha Priebe, Author

Posted on July 13, 2011 by

Ah, Wednesday’s Woman has returned! Thank you for your patience during the break. Today I am happy to bring you a fellow lover-of-words, Trisha Priebe. And now, here is Trisha in her own words… Wait Gain

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