Life events of recent months have caused me to think way too much about everything. So I’ve decided to quit…thinking so much, that is. Let’s face it. In the end does it really matter if the right boot was on the left foot or the left boot on the right foot…that we have this diagnosis…
Tag Archive: special needs
Grief and Marriage
Written by Chrissi The loss of a child DOES and can have an impact on marriage. As each parent tries to find some sense of comfort, some sense of balance after such a loss, it can lead to anger, anxiety and strain on a marriage. I believe this is because daddies and mommies grieve differently….
The Diagnosis
Written by Natalie: Every parent to a special needs child has that story. You know the one, the one we never wanted to have. The diagnosis story. As an introduction, I thought I would share ours. It was the first of many diagnosis stories to follow. So, how was my daughter Mandy diagnosed? The answer…
Grief: A Glimpse Into The Journey
Written by Chrissi Johnson I hope that with my words, my journey, my walk and my life, I will be able to share my heart and give a glimpse of a journey that is chartered by many and understood by few. Our son, Tyler lost his battle with leukemia nearly 8 years ago. At that…
A Regular Guy: Growing Up With Autism
Hello! I’m Laura Shumaker, a new member of the 5MFSN team. I’m the author of A REGULAR GUY: GROWING UP WITH AUTISM (www.laurashumaker.com) It tells the story of raising my autistic son, Matthew, from babyhood to young adulthood. The story that I’m sharing today will introduce you to Matthew, and the weeks to come, you’ll…
Saving Medicaid
At the end of this post I’m asking for your help. So please stay with me to the end of this post. A few days ago the question of whether the state of Utah should either support the elderly disabled or preschoolers with autism. Adult Protective Services, an agency that helps protect autistic elderly adults…
Feeleez Giveaway!
Being the Mom of a child who lives with a trach as well as an extra chromosome, I find that communication with Parker can be like walking over fire barefoot a tad bit frustrating. Because being non-verbal isn’t about not being smart. Parker understands each and ever word I say to him. He’s a bright…
Busy Body Book Giveaway Winner
The winner of our Busy Body Book giveaway is: #25 Heidi@GGIP Heidi, you have the choice of the Busy Book Planner OR the Busy Book Wall Calendar. Be looking for my email! Enjoy!
Our House
Our neighborhood is tucked away in a circle, surrounded on most sides by a golf course, with a charming stream and trees separating us from our back door neighbors. When we first moved into our home, the road leading into our neighborhood was nothing more than a country lane, traveled only by those who lived…
Busy Body Book Giveaway!
I am a Mom that needs to be organized. There are days that my sanity has literally hung on my planner. Not only do I have the usual stuff to keep track of I also have to remember: Ever changing medication schedules. Therapy appointments. Times four. Doctor appointments. Times a bajillion. Names and numbers of…