Marriage is challenging. Raising children is challenging. But I’ve found (with but one grandchild and one soon to join us) that grandparenting is a whole set of different challenges. Not […]
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In the framework of those whose lives are often dismissed, ignored, disregarded, neglected, slighted, snubbed – those with special needs, I wonder how often we really take a mental walk […]
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Returning to my seat at the airport gate, Joe motioned with his eyes, for me to observe the three people sitting just in front of us. Their backs were to us, […]
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A young couple has come into our life whose son is special needs. They are trying to cope with the initial news of his disabilities, the on-going therapies, and so […]
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Life…when you’re young, you think you have it all figured out – that everything will go just as planned! As a planner, I love when life allows me to live […]
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Looking up a phone number to make a phone call is way beyond Joey’s ability. He would not be able to call to make an appointment. And if he could […]
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Those closest to us hurt us the most. Maybe it’s because they say foolish things in an effort to protect us or because they know us so well, they know […]
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We’re all experts of sorts. Each of us is given something in life that challenges, stretches and stresses us and will eventually qualify us as some sort of expert. If you’re like […]
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Whatever happened to keeping ones marriage vows? I watched the less than 3 minute answer Pat Robertson gave when asked: “My friend’s wife has Alzheimer’s and does not recognize him, […]
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