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We Can Do Hard Things

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Valerie

My sweet friend Maria who is involved in our MOPS group as a mentor mom (read more from her at www.middleplaces.com) gave out these pretty magnets at our last meeting.  They have inspirational sayings on them and were distributed totally … Continue reading →

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Happy Halloween 2013

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Valerie

Every day gets better with this crew. Not every day is great, but each one does get better. My marriage is more solid than it’s ever been. Kayla is becoming a girl that we really enjoy being with. And, We … Continue reading →

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Climbing Emotional Mountains

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Valerie

I am guest blogging over at Middle Places today.  I am so excited to share this thought with you. ——————————————— I’ve been having a hard time this week. First, because it’s just been a hard week that has followed a … Continue reading →

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Working Hard at Getting better

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Valerie

Bekah has been sick with one thing or another since the end of November. I just wish the doctors could figure something out. I love her dearly and can’t bear to see her hurting.

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With just a little yellow…

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Valerie

I am always amazed on September 30th.  It is not a national holiday.  It is not anyone’s birthday.  The date never even held significance for me until a few years ago. September 30th is Microcephaly Awareness Day.  This date is … Continue reading →

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The man my daughters call “Dad”.

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Valerie

  My husband is an amazing father who was thrown into the special needs world almost four years ago. It is not the life we wanted, but none the less, it is our life. Chris has accepted this life with … Continue reading →

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IEPs according to Dr. Seuss

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Valerie

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 →

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