Brandy
I’ve heard my friends talk a lot about how different it is to go from having only one child to having two or more. While that’s very true, it’s even more true when your first child has special needs. To add another child into the mix can be terrifying, exhilarating, and overwhelming. It also adds…
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Today is Wishful Wednesday and that means that I’ve been sitting here thinking of wishes, listening to my heart. What’s on my heart today is the struggle we all face as Modified Mamas. The struggle to be the same people we were before our kids were diagnosed. That struggle, that pulling at your very being,…
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Thankfulness. It’s something we should all strive for. If we think we have nothing for which to be thankful, we have a sad life, indeed. Whenever I start to feel down about something, I try to remind myself of the things I have that are amazing. For instance, when I feel down about my weight,…
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It’s Thursday, Mamas and Papas. You know what that means: another post about the things for which I am thankful. Today, I’d like to tell you about my friends. I have a lot to be thankful for, but they are right at the top of a really long list. I have Florida friends, and I…
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Oatmeal and peanut butter are hard to clean up. They both stick to everything they touch. “No” doesn’t always mean “no” to the child who hears it. Selective hearing is a real thing. Kids say exactly what they are thinking, especially when you don’t want them to. Potty training happens when your child is ready;…
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There are days when I wish more than anything that my son could talk. He is 10 years old and is non-verbal. I know I’m not alone in wishing this. A lot of Mamas and Papas out there have never heard their child utter a single syllable. Some of us have heard our children speak…
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Usually, on Tell Us Tuesday, we ask you a question regarding your life, your kids’ lives, or your thoughts on something in particular. Today, I’m going to Tell YOU. I’m going to tell you about my struggle with my weight, something that is very personal and has taken me a long time to come to…
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For those of you who don’t know me well, I’ll tell you I am a planner. I’m the sort of person who thinks things through, sees all sides of a situation and then acts on it. (I’m also a fly-by-the-seat-of-my-pants kinda gal. I’m weird. I should’ve been a Gemini instead of Taurus, that’s for sure.…
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Some days, I wish for lots of things. Today, I’m finding that I only have one wish. My wish for Wishful Wednesday is to have a peaceful life. I went to church on Sunday, after having been away from the fellowship for a couple of years. Truthfully, I haven’t been an active church member since…
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Over the last couple of days, I’ve been thinking about resolutions, learning from my mistakes, and trying to learn to love myself. It’s a hard thing to do; love oneself. Most days, I’m fueled by coffee, toast, and adrenaline. Today, is no different, but also there is a sort of acceptance of myself thrown in.…
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There are times, like today, when I’d love to be irresponsible. I’d love to be the one who doesn’t remember what time the kids have to be at school or therapy. Or the one who never remembers where I put my cell phone, keys, wallet, belt, and shoes. But I’m not. I’m a Mama. Mamas…
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Last night, I was lying in bed watching “Four Christmases”. Now, this movie did not win any Oscars for best picture, but it was an enjoyable movie for lulling me to sleep. I was lying there, thinking about the weekend and how Joel and I had a few moments this weekend where we just weren’t…
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Every year, I do a 30 days of Thanksgiving on my facebook status. Now, some of you have read them since we are personal friends; but I’m guessing most of you haven’t. I’m going to share my favorites with you below. Some are silly, some are serious. But they are ALL heart-felt. I love to…
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Sunday night I am lying in bed and thinking to myself, “I need to go to Kroger tomorrow and to the bank. Then I need to go get my nails done again because they look like shinola. Somewhere in there, I need to get gas for the van, take Abby to the groomer’s, and then…
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Have you ever heard someone say about people receiving government assistance, “People should get out and get a job. Why do I have to work and others can sit at home on their butts reaping the rewards of my hard work?” If you haven’t heard that, count your lucky stars. I actually have heard some…
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