Category Archives: NaBloPoMo – A post a day!

Afraid to hope but saying no to despair.

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Julia Roberts

As with many things in our lives we’re a little gun shy to believe we may be on the upswing. That doesn’t mean that we don’t appreciate the good days. It just means that we are never sure they will … Continue reading →

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Fearless

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Julia Roberts

Grab the fearless in you Before the fear gets in Listen to the inner voice Reach higher, reach past Stand up, rise above Leave behind The impossible Thing that grabs your joy Hang on to yourself Be fearless today. Card … Continue reading →

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Spoken in the Mutant Family Household

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Julia Roberts

Walking into Children’s Health of Atlanta for 3 day stay: Me to Gage: “Are you nervous honey? Scared at all?” Gage: “No. I mean, this is like my second home, ya know.” ————- Quinnlin: “I am NOT tired, I’m just exhausted.” … Continue reading →

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Before his time.

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Julia Roberts

Gage is in his 2nd year at a religious school (that is just becoming solely a Catholic school). He has loved the religious education and it is led by his favorite teacher. His teacher sent me this note because Gage … Continue reading →

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Music Playing

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Julia Roberts

This is the intro to a post I have up today at another site… Nothing can shoot primal fear into the soul a parent like me as a mental health med change in our teenage son can. Nothing. We’re in the … Continue reading →

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Milestone #692

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Julia Roberts

When you’re raising a kid (or two) with special needs you pay attention to milestones a little closer than the typical parent. It’s because the milestones are so hard fought for by the child, the parents, and the team of … Continue reading →

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Loving on boots, y’all.

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Julia Roberts

I am thrilled to tell you that I was able to pick a random winner for the Country Outfitter gift card giveaway! Congrats Leslie M.! Thanks everyone for entering, I am loving clicking through to meeting all of you on … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Julia Roberts

If you’re in the United States, I wanted to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving. I wanted to tell you that I’m thankful for you all reading along with us. I know you celebrate the good stuff with us and I … Continue reading →

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I want to French kiss @CountryOutfittr

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Julia Roberts

I know! But it’s the 20th and just after 11pm but I made it! I had planned on reminding you that you could possibly own these boots by linking to the Country Outfitter Hello Lover Giveaway. Trust me. You want … Continue reading →

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The Word Hero

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Julia Roberts

People say that word a lot to me and other parents of kids with special needs. “You’re my hero.” They say it because they can’t imagine themselves in our position, doing what we do. I’m here to tell you that you … Continue reading →

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