We Share So Much

Haven’t there been times when you are having an angry moment that you really feel so separated from the world, you want to scream and yell and you feel like everyone else is getting along except you.  Or a moment when you see someone helping someone, or you yourself reach out to hold the door for an elderly person, or be that person in the right place at the right time to help someone.  It is at that moment when you can have the realization that we are all in this life together…that we are all just trying to do our best and get through the days, enjoying our days the best we can.  And sometimes those moments just make you so thankful that you can FEEL those feelings. Continue reading

Some Thoughts About Working With The Schools

WORKING WITH THE SCHOOL

Our world has been changing, By that I mean we are just beginning to talk about Elizabeth’s transition from middle school to high school.  I find it exciting on one level and frightening on the other.  My thoughts go from ” I hope Elizabeth will be understood” to ” I hope that the new teacher and I will have the great relationship that I have now” to ” I am so happy to know how to advocate for my child”   The last skill has been one learned and fine tuned with the very experiences of my life with Elizabeth. Continue reading