The family that is the subject of today’s interview is more than ‘just right’ – they are wonderful in a million different ways! Read on and see what I mean… Tell me a little about yourself and your family. I’m 34 and the mom of two kids: a six and a half year old son…
Terror On The Tushie
It is to be expected that after a PSARP surgery there will be diaper rash. Terrible diaper rash. In my attempt to be optimistic (see if I ever do that again) I surmised that since none of my other kids ever had issues with diaper rash then perhaps Parker would be spared too horrid a…
It All Seems Like A Dream Sometimes
Written by Teresa from Samuel’s Miracle: It all seems like a dream sometimes… The cold emergency room swarming with people. My husband’s wet clothes clinging to his body. My baby’s pale white body on the gurney. My hand reacting to the deep coldness of his skin. The young man meticulously counting as he squeezes the…
Acceptance Is Not Submission
This quote recently popped up in the little quote of the day gadget on my desktop and stuck in my head: “Acceptance is not submission; it is acknowledgment of the facts of a situation. Then deciding what you’re going to do about it.” Kathleen Casey Theisen Not too long after entering the world of special…
The stress factor.
Stress is a part of our every day lives. When you have a sick child stress can reach a whole new level. I am stressed at the moment. I know I am really worried when insomnia comes to pay me a visit. Wipes it’s muddy feet on my doormat and sets about to stay for a…
Handling Holiday Frenzy
Well, the countdown has officially begun; the holiday season is rapidly approaching. For some of us, that equals lots of activity, more time in the kitchen, and stress. In the last few years I’ve made a concerted effort not to let myself get bogged down by the idea of a perfect holiday. I have accepted…
Down Syndrome Barbie
Does the idea make you think, “Whoopee, where can I buy one?” or, “Oh God, my worst nightmare has just been realised.” Before you go clamouring to write to the papers expressing your outrage, or to Mattel to place an order, I should just say Down Syndrome Barbie is not currently on the market. Mind…
The Person I Was Meant To Be
Do you think parenting a child with a disability has changed you? Small changes or big changes? I believe I would be less patient. I would not be as assertive. I don’t believe I would find enjoyment in the smallest of things this world has to offer – real enjoyment, I mean – where I…
Special Exposure Wednesday – Every child is a super hero.
This is Mal, our foster son. He is globally developmentally delayed due to alcohol and drug abuse whilst he was in utero. When he arrived at our house he could not walk or talk but today he has surpassed all expectations. He is our favourite super hero. Got a special hero to share with…
Try This Tuesday #18: Speech Game
This week, Rickismom from beneath the wings shares a fun way to emphasize the use and meaning of pronouns through a game. SPEECH GAMEby Rickismom I want to present an easy, very useful game to teach the words “I”, “YOU”, “WE”, and “THEY”. These words are confusing, due to the fact that the terms are…