More Reflections
Special Needs and Normal Development
ByCherylWhen you have a child with special needs, it’s easy to only see how different your child is from “normal” children. While they are young and developing, the usual milestones missed are glaringly obvious. I have come to realize, though, that there are actually some areas in which our special children follow the norm. Usually,…
Saying ‘No’ to Alcohol
ByCherylI don’t drink. Not anymore. Haven’t for a while now and I’ll tell you why – it’s a depressant and for a person who suffers from Major Depressive Disorder it should be a no-brainer to stay away. For a long time though I didn’t realize that and put myself through hell figuring it out. My…
Planning for Disney
ByCherylOur family will be going to Disney next month to help my mother celebrate her 70th birthday. It is going to be a big family vacation. We are excited because we haven’t had the opportunity to go to Disney with the kids yet – so it’s a big deal. What I’m not excited about is…
Hurricane Flo and Pay Day
ByCherylHate to start this blog on such a serious note but things will get better. They always do. We have just been through one of the worst hurricanes to hit North Carolina in decades – Hurricane Florence. We were blessed enough to make it through relatively unscathed. Just a few small branches and power outages…