Thursday, May 24th, 2018
When my husband Rod and I were when raising four daughters, including Heidi, affected by Down syndrome and autism, I frequently felt tired and broke. Heck, I hoped just stretching our dollars counted as my workout. We...
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Most mothers confess their child’s Junior Prom is something she looks forward to with pride and joy. For me, dreaming about the magical night with a formal dinner and dance for Miss Heidi Ann brought fear and...
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With the Daylight Saving Time program implemented in the United States, I’m reminded once again just how vital sleep is. Guess I’m not alone, because World Sleep Day was March 14 and March is also National Sleep...
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Our family enjoyed watching the Super Bowl this year. Even though we were in various locations, we texted comments and emojis back and forth. Both teams were truly amazing, and I would have been happy for either...
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You’ve heard of writer’s block, when creativity slows, right? If you have relatives who sew quilts, you’ve likely heard of quilt blocks. Generally, they’re squares of colorful fabric carefully designed, cut, and sewn, connected with coordinating boarders,...
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Every November, most folks envision a tantalizing turkey dinner with relatives for reconnection, recollection and relaxation. For others, Thanksgiving is about watching a big ballgame on television, or getting a jump on early Christmas shopping sprees. Some...
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It has been a blazing hot summer, which means cooling off with popsicles, soda pop, and ice cream! Ahhh… Unfortunately, those treats are hard on teeth, and during the lazy days of summer, brushing is usually a...
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In the late 1980s, people with disabilities were being seen more and more in mainstream media and society. My husband, Rod, and I, vowed we would never keep Heidi (our sweet little daughter with Down syndrome) shielded...
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Thursday, May 11th, 2017
It’s May and graduation announcements are arriving. While I’m happy for each student, it occasionally picks at an old wound from Heidi’s high school graduation (or the lack thereof). I ponder if we did the right thing...
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While growing up my mother used to remind her four children of positive ideals with this little ditty “April showers bring May flowers!” Then she would add the riddle, “If April showers bring May flowers, what do...
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