At the very moment I write this, I have a headache. I’m not sure I ever really felt it coming, so much as finally acknowledged that it’s here. I recognized it. Acknowledged it. I blurted out to C, “I have a headache”. I just took some Tylenol. Then it occurred to me just how easy…
Monthly Archives: January 2011
If You Say So!
Have you ever noticed how the way you talk about yourself and others in a situation determines how it turns out? Like if you’re at a supermarket and the checkout guy is obviously having a bad day, you walk up and say hello, and he brushes you off. If you mutter, “Jerk!” under your breath…
It’s My Year
On New Year’s Eve I was out shopping with my mom, something I seldom get to do not only because I have two kids, but also because my mother lives out of state. We set out on our ritual, a pedicure and some wandering around the local mall. Ironically no matter how many times people…
What a difference…
…A good health care provider can be! As with most special needs parents, I have dealt with a lot of care providers. Some of them will leave an imprint in your mind forever. Sometimes it’s the terrible experiences you’ve had and also the complete opposite. It’s almost like customer service. If you have a bad…
Bedside Manner
Some doctors have it and some don’t. Good bedside manner. Some examples of bad bedside manner. Calling all parents ‘Mom’ and ‘Dad’. Asking “Do you have anymore questions?” with one hand on the doorknob and with your body turning to leave. Using overly medical terminology. Acting cold and disinterested. Not treating my child like a…
Down Syndrome Statistics Turned Upside Down
I love hearing factoids and stats that raise an eyebrow and make me think a little deeper about things I thought I knew. Information presented in a way meant to shock but in the end, I find, actually gives me hope when turned inside out or upside down. Here are a few stats and how I choose…
New Groove
I need a sabbatical. I know from time to time we all need a break. I’ve taken to calling this much needed break a sabbatical. You see life got turned upside down in August. My mom entered the hospital with what we thought was going to be pneumonia but spent 2 weeks inpatient getting a…
lost…
This week has been probably the hardest week of my life to date. I feel lost. Alone. Like there’s a gaping hole in my soul. I’m not ready to share my hurts with anyone—but I am asking for your good thoughts and prayers for my entire family. I’ll be back with a vengence next week……
Dear Mean People: You Suck
Dear Mean People, You know that saying, “Mean People suck.” Well, it’s true. I don’t understand (maybe because I was raised better) how people can be so judgmental and so cruel sometimes. Seriously, how hard is it to mind your own business? Can’t you just go about your lives the way we go about ours…
Music Input
My daughter, Mary and I went away for the holidays. We spent a very long day traveling and she was unable to to get down on the floor and play like she likes to do. I noticed during the plane ride that she was pushing her hands together and almost popping her wrists. Later that…