Author Archives: Valerie

What’s my donation?

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Valerie

The measure of a life, after all, is not its duration but its donation. ~Corrie Ten Boom

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I saw this funny on Facebook today and had to pass it along. Single Mothers who have Children with Autism had a poem that I know some of us can relate to. An IEP is an individualized education plan that is … Continue reading →

Posted in For Fun, Parenting Adventures, Rebekah's Updates | Tagged Dr. Seuss, IEP, microcephaly, parenting, special needs | Leave a comment

Happy Mother’s Day, Mama

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Valerie

Thank you so much for being the one to teach me… to sing in the good times and in the bad times. Music is special to me because of you. the way to spell JOY is: Jesus, Others, then … Continue reading →

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Overflowing

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Valerie

This Spring has brought an overflow of blessings. I am sitting here physically tired (and I just woke up!) from trying to keep up with God. He has put His hand on our family and I want to praise Him … Continue reading →

Posted in Kayla News, Parenting Adventures, Rebekah's Updates | Tagged AFOs, change, Maestro, overflowing, progress, special tomato | Leave a comment

RUN FOR YOUR LIFE

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Valerie

Sooooo… After picking up Bekah from school today, I stopped at a neighbor’s house on our road for a photo opportunity. They have two of these beautiful blooming shrubs in their yard. I don’t know the family that lives there, … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening, Parenting Adventures | Tagged bees, kids, photo, rhododendron, run | 1 Comment

A Ray of Sunshine

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Valerie

This girl is a joy to be around. She lights up around family and friends. She is an entertainer, a playmate, and an inquisitive observer. Kayla can memorize like you wouldn’t believe, loves to sing, and can put away the … Continue reading →

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A Beautiful Doodles book for my Beautiful Doodler

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Valerie

Kayla has really been enjoying this book I found for her. She is a very creative girl. I love how this doodle book sparks her imagination and let’s her run free. I found this book at Marshals. But, after some … Continue reading →

Posted in For Fun, Kayla News, Parenting Adventures | Tagged coloring, Doodles, drawing, Kayla | 1 Comment

Bekah’s Buttons

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Valerie

I’ve had a little time this morning and have been working on setting up buttons on my iPad for Bekah to start making choices. Won’t it be fun for her to have a choice for an activity? I’m excited for … Continue reading →

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New access = New toys

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Valerie

First of all, please let me say that I am pretty sure miss-matched clothes are VERY “in” this year! Anyway, even if they aren’t, this girl is so super cute! We borrowed this TumbleForm seat from Rebekah’s school … Continue reading →

Posted in Parenting Adventures, Rebekah's Updates | Tagged happy, hat, TumbleForm, Tupperware | 1 Comment

What’s for lunch?

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Valerie

Rebekah thought this was so funny. What am I supposed to do with this crazy thing? Bang it? Smack it? Hide it for later? Oh! Eat it! “Thanks Mom for my yummy lunch!”

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