“Max!” I said with the kind of enthusiasm I hoped would be contagious, “We are going to like this new doctor. He has a daughter with autism!” I tried to mask my own nerves, wondering how we would get through the next-day’s appointment in the city. I watched Max for a reaction as he bounced in his seat and started eating his dinner in a style reminiscent of a wood-chipper. Sometimes dinner in … [Read more...]
Photo Envy
I don't know about you, but my Pinterest feed is currently filled with adorable fall family pictures and ideas for a photo shoot. October and November are great months to grab your camera (or a photographer), coordinate your entire family's outfits, and plan an afternoon in some quiet location where the visitors are few and the views are plenty - and plenty beautiful at that! Sprawling branches … [Read more...]
Who I Want To Be …
When you were a child who did you want to be when you grew up? A princess? A fireman? An ice skater? The President? We tell our kids to dream big. They can become whatever they want. I've always encouraged my kids to be doctors, lawyers or The President. But I am done with that. Who I want to be when I grow up ... I want to be Evan. This world is filled with greedy liars, cheaters, … [Read more...]
Bittersweet Autumn
Bittersweet autumn. The world changing color before our eyes. That certain slant of light, tinging the clouds with violet. The smell and crunch of leaves underfoot. Pulling out all things warm and snuggly - sweaters, hoodies, down comforters, and fleece throws. And yet, the shadow of winter hovers just ahead. Bare trees. Cold winds. Sleet. Ice. Snow. And darkness. So many hours of … [Read more...]
It’s Way Beyond Me …
"You make it look so easy!" This crazy life looks easy? I am so thankful people are gracious enough to tell me that I make caring for Evan look easy. But hold your horses, folks. Most days are a marathon that we have to pace ourselves to get through. This life? It's way beyond me. But I totally get this. Many people who do things often enough are able to make them look easy. Surgeons. I … [Read more...]
Don’t Run From Suffering
This collage contains my all-time favorite pictures of Joel. Did I say all-time favorite? I LOVE THESE PICTURES! I laughed out loud in the middle of Walgreen's as I thumbed through my order. I have Joel's sister, Sarah, to thank. She shot them in Gatlinburg, outside the Mellow Mushroom restaurant, where we'd just had some of the best pizza we'd ever eaten. We were on vacation in the Great Smoky … [Read more...]