Pipecleaner Dreams

(Photo by Keith Beaty of the Toronto Star) As a mother, I dream of all my children finding that special someone with whom to share their liv...

Tears of joy. I wanted to be strong and persuasive. I wanted to stand tall, surrounded by my children, convincing all present that I was in...

Today starts our 'unplugged' holiday , but before leaving for a week, I wanted to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas. I hope your...

Following our normal post-Thanksgiving tradition, the kids and I headed out pretty early last Friday for some Black Friday shopping. I love...

I left the social services office with a very heavy heart. I knew from my years as a police officer that a lot, a whole lot, of bad stuff h...

What's one of the saddest things about Ashley going to high school next year? The boy who lives for her every smile will be going to a ...

Today, I am dedicating my Thankful Thursday list to my children in honor of Mother's Day. Today I am thankful... for the way Ashley lea...

I wrote last week about my concerns for my daughter, Jessica, finding a job. I am also concerned about Jess finding love. Jessica is 18 yea...

Two years ago, I started this blog with a story about Ashley dancing with a boy . That boy, Miles, was her first real crush, and while they...

Do you ever wonder if your child with a disability understands and appreciates all that you do for them? Do they comprehend, even at a youn...

How can this be? Just yesterday, I sat in my rocking chair, my tiny son at my breast, and wondering how I would ever cope as a single paren...

In the words of Bobby Vee: Take good care of my baby Please don't ever make her blue Just tell her that you love her Make sure that your...