In an interesting point in time, when the patience of the whole world is being tested, with a pandemic, quarantine, wear this and do that guidelines, I happened to bump into this journal entry from 2013 and it made me smile. I stand corrected. I believe there is no better place on earth to testContinue reading “Waiting Room Creatures”
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NEXT!
Often, I ask myself the question, can it get more challenging than this? And then life has a way of answering with a resounding yes! Seriously, I need to stop asking. As many of you out there know, life with special needs is challenging for both the person with special needs and those of usContinue reading “NEXT!”
GONE NAKED!
Every morning I wake up my 6 year old son and ask him to get dressed for school and, understandably, he doesn’t to get out of bed. I leave him to get dressed on his own, because he needs to be encouraged to be independent, but I always have to come back 5-10 minutes laterContinue reading “GONE NAKED!”
Golden Words, Spoken Treasure
“I want to go to bed. I’m tired,” my six year old said as we tucked him in for the night. “The sky is dark,” looking out the window. “Come sleep with me,” he invited me to his bed and I happily complied. I lied next to him and closed my eyes. Of course, heContinue reading “Golden Words, Spoken Treasure”
Puzzle Maniacs
A few of months ago, during Christmas time, someone in the family had this great gift idea: puzzles. Little did we know this simple detail was gonna turn my husband and I and then my sister and her family into puzzle maniacs. Since, every family member is in danger of being the recipient of aContinue reading “Puzzle Maniacs”
When Joy is Not Dependent on Happy
We all go through low valleys and high mountains in different stages of our lives. Traveling the high mountains, where the sun is bright and the air is crisp and clean, usually means we are in the happy times, highlighted by successes and accomplishments. Traveling the low valleys, dark and damp, usually means we areContinue reading “When Joy is Not Dependent on Happy”
THE DAY I GOT A HEART TATTOO ❤
As the mother of three beautiful children I can honestly and freely say I love each one of them, their uniqueness and personalities, the same. They’re each cuddled up in their own special corner in my heart. My youngest, diagnosed with autism at age 3, is no different to me than the other two, myContinue reading “THE DAY I GOT A HEART TATTOO ❤”
Why do it? Why not?
Hello my name is Carmen and I’m embarking on a writing adventure. I don’t know what’s ahead, but that’s ok. I packed some of my experiences to tell, a lot of enthusiasm and some fun. Here’s the thing: I’m a mom, a wife, a daughter, a sister, a friend, a writer, an artist, a bookkeeper,Continue reading “Why do it? Why not?”