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Category Archives: What others take for granted
Proof of Something Bigger Than Us
So, there’s a kismet, coincidence, luck, God, the Goddess, or just plain unbelievable thing that has happened. To us. Our family. Here’s the back story. A month an a half ago, maybe two, the kids were being knuckleheads about something. … Continue reading
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Running Away
This past Saturday Gage packed his cat, a travel shovel, one change of clothing, rope, bungee cords, a heavy jacket and for a reason only known to him, an American flag. The American flag didn’t make the trip because it … Continue reading
When mental health treatment works.
I was going through some pictures from Quinnlin’s 2nd kidneyversary dinner with her donor, Cheryl, husband Steve and daughter, Glori and this one caught me off guard. First, there is a picture of me with both kids (which rarely happens) … Continue reading
Thanksgiving and Us
I wish I had the talent to write this post from my friend, Rob because it does sum up a lot of how I feel. One of the reasons I find it difficult is because I feel beholden to tell … Continue reading
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and Occupied Threats
I read this story that the protestors of Occupy Wall Street fame have been threatening to disrupt the Thanksgiving Day Parade and I sincerely hope they do not, or if they do, I hope it’s contained quickly without interruption or … Continue reading
When They Both Need Us
“You love them differently and you give the most love to the one that needs it at the time.” Martin Sheen I was watching an interview with Martin Sheen, who was promoting son-director/actor Emilio Estevez’ movie The Way, and the … Continue reading
Unexpected Photo
Last night I was going through some photos to put one on the home page of Support for Special Needs and I was searching Quinnlin’s kidney transplant photos. I came across just 2 photos of the day we took Quinnlin … Continue reading
A Day for Postpartum Progress
#strongstart When my friend, Katherine Stone asked her friends to blog today to bring awareness to her Postpartum Progress, Inc., her non-profit’s fundraising campaign, I wanted to be a part of it! Seriously, go and look at their site. Click … Continue reading
Two years and What it Means
One week prior to kidney transplant. Cheryl and Quinnlin. Quinnlin received a kidney from Cheryl 2 years ago today. Twenty-four months (I wrote about the one year anniversary here) of normal kidney function, yellow pee, and enough energy to sass. … Continue reading
On the Backs of Educators
I know I’ve written about our public educators at our little neighborhood school. Particularly about how I felt on the day of his 6th grade graduation. I wrote about how Gage’s educational team surrounded him in so many ways so … Continue reading
