
More Reflections
Keep your britches on!
ByCherylFun fact – as of right now, Ry is an 18-year-old who acts like a toddler and is built like a kid in junior high. To know him is to love him. He has one of the happiest temperaments you can find. His laugh can be contagious. He rarely cries or throws a fit –…
I’m Nobody, Who Are You?
ByCherylI’m Nobody! Who are you? Are you – Nobody – too? Then there’s a pair of us? Don’t tell! They’d advertise – you know! How dreary – to be – Somebody! How public – like a Frog – To tell one’s name – the livelong June – To an admiring Bog! This is one of…
O’Doul’s is a Lie!
ByCherylI have only been arrested once in my entire life. Trust me – it probably should have happened a lot more, but I had an innocent face and was never caught. When O’Doul’s first came out, it was strongly advertised as a non-alcoholic beer. At the time of my arrest, I was not drinking. I…
A Day in the Life
ByCherylThe following is an actual account of a fairly normal Monday at our house. Enjoy! 3:10am Ry wakes me up to get him something to drink 4:08am Ry wakes me up for more drink 5:13am More drink and a pull up change 6:03am More drink 7:15am I’m awake for the day and Ry wants to…
Purpose Driven Life…
ByCherylHave you ever been through a time in your life where you have lost your purpose? I think we all have a period in life when this happens. If you haven’t gone through yours yet, just wait. It’s coming. For the past couple of months, I have been struggling with finding my purpose again. It…
Depression and Raising a Special Needs Child
ByCherylRaising a child with special needs is demanding even in the best of circumstances. Add depression to the mix and things can get even more challenging. I have Major Depressive Disorder and I’m raising a son with severe autism. The depression adds a tricky layer to our family dynamic. We are not alone though. Parents…