Where are you in all of this, God?

I try very hard not to bemoan my circumstances, but every so often I wonder if anyone cares about our family. I often hear people in our family wonder aloud how do I handle this...how does she do it every day...she needs help...or just the proverbial -- that sucks! What is amazing to me is the amount of help that presents itself, which is almost nonexistent.

Raising small children is demanding both physically and emotionally. It drains parents of sleep and energy. Add a special needs child into the mix and the demands can be staggering.

I'm not saying that I don't love and enjoy my kids because I very much do, but it would be great, maybe once every few years, to get away for an overnight with my husband. Just so that we can remember that we do like each other and that we are still adult individuals with needs outside of our kids.

The divorce rate of parents of children with Autism is eighty percent! That is a HUGE number! I can see why.

MOTHERS...

God bless all mothers on this Mother's Day weekend! Being a mother is the best gift in the world!

BASEBALL 2009

It's baseball season again...Connor is in the Minor League and Ryan is playing his first year of tee ball...should be an interesting season!

SIX

I CAN'T BELIEVE MY LITTLE RYAN IS SIX YEARS OLD!!!!!!!!!!!

Love...

I want to wish everyone a Happy Easter...and I'd like to thank Jesus for his ultimate sacrifice, and for showing me what true love really is...God Bless...

A "Special" Person

No Excuse

While I don't offend easily, I must admit that President Obama has finally done it. His offhand comment comparing his bowling game to the Special Olympics callous and thoughtless. This man is the leader of our country, which includes people of all races, genders and yes...abilities. Perhaps Mr. Obama should consider that he is now a role model to many people, and in a position of great authority. Or, perhaps he should just stick to what he does best...speaking WITH teleprompters!