The child asked God, “They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow, but how am I going to live there being so small and helpless?” “Your angel will be waiting for you and will take care of you.” The child further inquired, “But tell me, here in heaven I don’t have to do anything …
Last week I took a blogging vaca because my family and I went to the beach for the Spring Break holiday. I sank into lazy mode pretty quick and spent my week reading, sunning, and playing in the sand. (I love playing in the sand more than my boys do. Unfortunately, their love is tearing …
Jake is 4.7 years old and has never had a chocolate bunny in his Easter basket because of his nut allergy and dairy intolerance. My baby, however, loves this sweet treat and savors the moments when he gets to indulge in the only store-bought chocolate he can have – tiny chocolate chips from Enjoy Life. …
In December, this next guest and I became pen pals. April and I share a common thread because we are passionate about reading as much on speech development that we can get our hands on. I think ultimately I really connected with her because we have so much in common. Not only are Jake and …
Today I’d like to introduce you to Kristy. She is a mama whose path crossed mine on our local apraxia Facebook page. She and I instantly clicked because we were both seeking out holistic treatment at the exact same time. A few emails and a phone conversation later, we met up for lunch one day …
Thanksgiving is that time of year when we are all reminded to reflect on things in our life and show gratitude for them. I have so many things to be thankful for and I really try not to take any of them for granted – health, a loving family, and a roof over my head …
Sometimes I feel like I am trapped in an extended version of A Christmas Carol and eventually I will wake up a much wiser version of myself. In the past year, paths have opened when I needed them the most, questions have been resolved when I desperately needed answers, and God has strategically placed people …
This past week my family and I took a trip to Disney World. We had a great time and enjoyed spending time with the kids. As the action-packed days continued on, I found myself savoring the unforeseen moments that arise when you are traveling with a child who lives life a little differently than the …
Although May is the busiest month of the year for us, a couple of weeks ago my family and I ventured an hour across town on a Saturday to go to the CASANA’s (Childhood Apraxia of Speech Association North America) Walk for Apraxia. I was ecstatic to support an event for apraxia, while at the …
Sometimes I feel like we are in our own little apraxia bubble that takes the phrase “Home Sweet Home” to a whole new level. Jake is surrounded by a community that only wants the best for him; people who praise every word he says and those that love him unconditionally. Jake plays with his brother’s friends …
Jake's Journey with Apraxia 