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WATCH IT!
Going through airport security with our son Joey can prove to be interesting. His special needs requires us to “prompt” him to take off his shoes, “prompt” him to move forward, “prompt” him to go...
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Fast Forward Fifteen
Returning to my seat at the airport gate, Joe motioned with his eyes, for me to observe the three people sitting just in front of us. Their backs were to us, so I did not readily see what he was...
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Walk a Mile
Perhaps you, like I, have missed the opportunity to show compassion or love to someone simply because they have special needs and didn’t know and don’t seek a way to connect with them. Perhaps we have...
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You Can’t Judge A Book By Its Cover
It’s been a while since we all came to know Susan Boyle who auditioned for the “Britain’s Got Talent” show. The surprise of it all . . . how did YOU respond? I couldn’t help, initially, feeling sorry...
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The “R” Word
While this happened a few years ago, we know the “R” word continues to be thrown around. This reminder is to help others learn some “special needs” manners! BOSTON (AP) 11/10 – “LeBron James said he...
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JUST As I Planned….Sort Of!
Life . . . when you’re young, you think you have it all figured out – that everything will go just as planned! As a planner, I love when life allows me to live according to my Plan A . . . but the...
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Marriage: Pamper it!
We might want a week away, but need to settle for three hours. We might want a trip to Europe, but need to be content with an overnight stay in an adjacent city. We need to find ways that will work...
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Run a Marathon? I don’t think so!
With the Winter Olympics behind us, I’m reminded by a group of women in their 60’s and 70’s who were reported to be preparing to run a marathon, of what it takes to finish well. My thoughts: First,...
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When Life Gets Tough(er)
Life as we knew it was about to change – again. Along with our “special needs” young adult son and two school-aged daughters, we began a series of challenging adjustments when Joe’s mom joined our...
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“Mom, I feel like Cinderella…”
And no, that was not a good thing . . . . Kristina, our second born was healthy, smart, helpful, and compliant. She was often there to help our son Joey (3 years older than she) when he needed his...
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