We Were Empty Nesters…For 2 Nights.
Independence. It’s what all of us parents want for our children with special needs. The opportunity that STEPS provided for Braden this week was nothing short of wonderful. He, his […]
All Night Long
Now Braden didn’t sleep at all last night. And this is not a one-off. Braden has had sleep issues since he was very young, which is common in individuals with […]
5 Reasons I Love SENIA + 1
Since 2010 I’ve attended the Special Education Network In Asia (SENIA) conference yearly. After each, I return home recharged and excited about my role as a special education teacher in […]
There’s a Triathlete in the House
Now Braden competed in a Triathlon today! Yes, you read that right. Swim Bike Run A Triathlon. Then Braden has been swimming since he was about a year old. When […]
He’s a Working Man
Then When Braden was young, and it became clear to us just how severe his needs were, Mike and I came to a conclusion and understanding that Braden would be […]
I AM Lucky
A short blog post to explain my absence…more to come soon. It’s been quite a while since I’ve updated this blog. Watching Braden turn 18 has been extremely difficult for […]
The Great Taco Debacle
Now Tonight during dinner, I heard the familiar sound (in our house) of a plate/cup/glass/something breakable, shattering from the kitchen, I calmly got up to survey the damage. “Braden, come […]
We Should Have Bought Stock in Skippy
Then When Braden was young and got sick with a cold or what have you, we knew there was no way possible to get medicine down him. Seriously, it would […]
He’s Got a Golden Ticket
“Cause I’ve got a golden ticket I’ve got a golden ticket I’ve got a golden chance to make my way And with a golden ticket, it’s a golden day.” […]
We Lost the Curtain War
You know that dream? The one where you’re in a department store or some other public place, and you’re, for some unexplainable reason, naked as a jaybird? You run from […]