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Defying Gravity- Kerry- 1/2/17
Defying Gravity- Kerry E.B. Black 1/2/2017 Dear Reader: A beautiful Mom of my acquaintance posted to her private social media about an experience she had at the theatre. Hers mirrored many I’ve had with my S-Bear. S-Bear has Cerebral Palsy, sensory … Continue reading
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Tagged acceptance, cerebral palsy, empathy, inspiration, motherhood, special needs, theater, Wicked
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Planting Hope — Kerry – 2/15/2016
Planting Hope February 15, 2016 In February, seed catalogues arrive with their promise of spring. I have always enjoyed browsing, circling favorites, setting a budget, and placing my order. Pleasant anticipation and daydreams accompany my wait until the day the … Continue reading
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Tagged changing perspective, hoping for the best, life's struggles, motherhood, protecting our young
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The Taste of Unspoken Words – Elaina – 7/30/15
The Taste of Unspoken Words- Elaina Portugal July 30, 2015 Dear Reader- It is a well known fact that speaking with your mouth full is rude. No one wants to see partially masticated food or hear the slosh of saliva … Continue reading
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Tagged Choice, cookies, disappointment, don't talk with food in your mouth, hurt, motherhood, taste
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Eleven — Colleen – 5/29/2015
Eleven 29 May 2015 She saunters down the street, all legs, slicked in sunscreen, her fifth grade class’ tie-dye t-shirt snugged in a neat knot on her small but blossoming hip. It’s Field Day today, and next week only two … Continue reading
Dandelions — Kerry – 5/11/2015
Dandelions 11 May 2015 Dear Kerry, While outside enjoying a pleasant afternoon, my son rushed to me, a big grin on his ruddy face. Clutched in his grubby fist was a bouquet that reminded me of gathered sunshine. “For you, … Continue reading
Pearls of Wisdom — Elaina – 5/7/2015
Pearls of Wisdom May 7, 2014 On Mother’s Day, it is customary for children to bestow gifts upon their moms: handfuls of dandelions, a masterpiece of art made at school, thoughtful gifts purchased with Dad’s money, and then as they … Continue reading
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Tagged letting go, life's truths, motherhood, parenting adult children, wisdom
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Kerry 3/2/2015 – Graduating, 2015
“Graduating, 2015” Dear Kerry, You gaze at a photograph of the beautiful Kirsten, your cousin’s tow-headed daughter. She smiles with confidence, prepared to accept her high school diploma and march into the hallowed halls of academia. She banters about scholarships … Continue reading
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Tagged adjusting expectations, capability, disability, graduation, motherhood, special needs children, unconditional love
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Colleen 2/27/2015 – Il Mio Tesoro
“Il Mio Tesoro” 27 February 2015 Dear Colleen, She’s your last baby and she’s turning into a petite little lady. Words can’t describe the force of your love. Eleven years ago today, you lay in a hospital bed thinking, “I’m … Continue reading
Kerry- 2/16/15 – Ships
2/16/15 Dear Kerry, It is humbling to remember your age. An amusing illustration of this occurred which bears preserving. You engaged in a conversation with your fifteen-year-old daughter which pointed to generational differences. She leaned on the kitchen counter beside … Continue reading
Kerry – 2/2/15 – Oddities in Pandora’s Box
2/2/2015 Dear Kerry, Face it, kid. You’re odd. Your older children point this out daily. Nothing new; no breaking story here, actually. Since childhood, you’ve skipped instead of marched to your own drummer (or is it a bagpiper? I guess … Continue reading
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