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5 Ways to Get It All Done

May 14, 2018 by autismblessings

Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him,     for God is our refuge. Psalm 62:8 I wake up every Monday morning a little anxious. Ok if we are being real here, I wake up Monday mornings more than a little anxious.  Mondays for me can feel a little overwhelming with reviewing all I have to get done for the week. It starts really on Sunday evenings. Do you ever feel that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ADHD, Asperger, Autism, Behaviors, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Epilepsy, Grief, Hidden Disabilities, Joy, Patience, Patty Myers, Peace, Transitions, Uncategorized

4 lessons my father taught me as he walked into the arms of the Lord.

April 30, 2018 by Mike George

Exactly one year ago this week my father marked his 100th birthday. Lots of family and friends attended his “party” to celebrate this huge milestone and to wish him well. My father’s good health and mental sharpness were certainly contributing factors to him becoming a centenarian. While I certainly didn’t take that for granted, we had every reason to believe that there would be another party … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Grief, Love, Mike George, Thanksgiving Tagged With: be thankful, God's love, love, wonder

Remind Us to Breathe

April 4, 2018 by Donna

My son and I are currently hanging out in our RV at a naval base in California. This morning I heard chanting on the path behind our camper and looked outside to see a squad of naval cadets jogging. They were doing what the military likes to call a “fun run." Or the less fun term, squadron PT. In the front was the leader, carrying the squadron flag and leading the group chant. Directly behind him … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Grief, Peace

The Surprising World of Attachment Issues in My Adoption

March 16, 2018 by Angela

Like a punch in the stomach was the excruciatingly hard reality of fostering. The journey was just beginning. How his past trauma and lack of attachment impacted his brain functioning took us by surprise. The child was dangerously impulsive, respected no boundaries, and did what he pleased to the point of manipulation—at three! Yet at the same time he was very infantile in his mannerisms. I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Adoption, Behaviors, Grief, Hidden Disabilities, Mental Illness, Mood Disorders, Reactive Attachment Disorder

Autism and Dementia: How Do We Cope?

January 10, 2018 by Kathleen Bolduc

Last week, on a gloomy Thursday afternoon, I sat in the prayer room on our retreat center’s property with a student from Miami University. It was the first meeting of a spiritual mentoring relationship. I lit a candle and made her a cup of tea. Frankly, I wondered if I had anything to give that day. The day before I’d visited my mom, who is careening headlong into full-blown dementia. I’d … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Autism, Behaviors, Grief, Kathy Bolduc, Living Life Daily, Mood Disorders, Scripture, Uncategorized Tagged With: Dementia, parenting a child with special needs, parenting special needs, Psalm 42, special needs parenting

Capture the Wonder of Every Day

December 8, 2017 by Mike George

A few Sundays ago, I listened to the parable of the ten bridesmaids as it was read in mass. The message to “be prepared” came through loud and clear. On that particular Sunday, though, this gospel reading took on a very different twist. You see, three days prior, my father had passed away at the age of 100. He had lived at home rather independently (with some daily support) up until 12 days … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Church, Grief, Living In The Moment, Love, Mike George, Uncategorized Tagged With: beauty from pain, death, preparation, wonder

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