When I was younger I was, what my wife refers to as, “a searcher” – one who is looking for a spiritual meaning of life. I was looking for answers to how I fitted into the universe and in what shape or form a god, if s/he existed, might take. There were plenty of religions…
Am I Selfish?
Again, in celebration of the 2008 National Adoption Awareness Month, the following is an article I wrote for Richmond Magazine. It published in November 2007, and was one of several stories celebrating adoption. Someone asked me the other day if I thought it was selfish to adopt children with special needs as a single parent….
Special Exposure Wednesday – Therapy dogs rule
When Ivy is sick and in the medical ward Jasmine the therapy dog comes to visit. This shaggy friend always brightens her day. In our world, therapy dogs rule! Have you got a great photo to share this Special Exposure Wednesday? Please remember your comment love at each link you visit.
Philanthropy knows no age limits
I try not to be a complete slacker when it comes to posts…I try. However, this week has been a bit overwhelming with the emotions of Peyton’s end of treatment capped off by my mother going into the hospital with pulmonary embolisms. Really, it’s been an upheaval pulling from every angle and my blogging thought…
Try This Tuesday #17: Brainstorming
Note: I would like to continue expanding this column to include more of your ideas or challenges. If you would like to have one of your tips featured here or have a specific issue you would like some input on from fellow parents, please email me at trish[at]anotherpieceofthepuzzle[dot]com. As I was looking over the daily…
GFCF Stuffing
This week, we’re talking stuffing. For me, turkey and stuffing are like peanut butter and jelly; they’re two elements that are good on their own, but make beautiful music when paired together. I modified my old (pre-GFCF diet) stuffing recipe so that my whole family can eat it. Since I’m usually short on time during…
5 Minutes for Special Needs Books
We have a winner! Alicia of Experiencing Each Moment will receive The New Language of Toys, and next week, we’ll be discussing You Will Dream New Dreams, by Stanley Klein, Ph.D. and Kim Schive. Happy reading!
Advocates aren’t born, they’re created
I’ve known for a long time that when it comes to my daughter and hospital staff, I can get fierce! I think every parent who has had a child spend time in the hospital, and especially those who spend considerable time inpatient, has had to go toe-to-toe with someone in the medical field. I’ve had…
Walking with the Reidmillers!
I love big families – I love Moms who are honest even if it might hurt – and I love the Reidmiller family! After reading this interview with Rachelle, I know you will also! Tell me a little about yourself and your family. My name is Rachelle. My family and I live in Nebraska. My…
Photographing Your Children ~ Holiday Edition
Have you missed me each Tuesday and Wednesday? Did you notice that post about photographing your children for the annual holiday greeting card never posted? My apologies. A chronic illness and medication side effects have put me a little out of whack (my family would say that’s putting it mildly). Anissa and Tiff are covering…