Tag Archives: Emily

Tuesdays With Tyler: Christmas in Pictures

Posted on December 27, 2011 by

        Total amount of stress, preparation, ordering toys:  10 days, 5 hours, 37 minutes Total time it took to open gifts:  15 minutes Worth it to see your child’s delight:  Definitely  

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A Child’s Goodness to Our Family

Posted on December 21, 2011 by

About a month ago I met with a friend whom I hadn’t seen since college.  We had kept in touch over the years and he works very close to where I live so we went out to lunch.  It was … Continue reading →

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O Christmas Tree: A Family Affair

Posted on December 19, 2011 by

This year between my physical and mental health I could not be the driving force behind getting the tree, putting up the lights, decorating it, etc.  It is probably the latest I have ever done it, but the Christmas tree … Continue reading →

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The Appeal

Posted on December 16, 2011 by

I had news about my appeal the day after I was denied disability, but it has been difficult for me to write anything about this process, good or bad.  This rejection has really taken it’s toll on me and I’ve … Continue reading →

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Tuesdays With Tyler: Another Meeting With the School

Posted on December 13, 2011 by

In follow-up to our October meeting with the school, Grant and I again met with the child study team last week.  We have agreed to have Tyler evaluated.  This would include being evaluated for “academics”, speech, occupational, social and psychological. … Continue reading →

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Disability: Denied

Posted on December 9, 2011 by

After waiting nearly five months for a decision on my disability trial, in yesterday’s mail I received an “unfavorable” decision.  I don’t know how well I will write about this because in my heart I felt that I would get … Continue reading →

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Chronically Stressed During the Holidays

Posted on December 3, 2011 by

Every December for me is always the same.  What should be the season to be jolly is looked upon as a season of dread, depression and the feeling that I am not living up to what is expected of me … Continue reading →

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My Thanks to You

Posted on November 24, 2011 by

It gets hard to write a meaningful Thanksgiving Day post when one tries to be meaningful and thoughtful every day.  You read my blog, you know I am grateful and thankful for my family and friends (mostly) all of the … Continue reading →

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Holding My Son’s Hand

Posted on November 19, 2011 by

Tonight you sleep next to me because you spilled water all over your bed. You have trouble getting to sleep because something I have read to you has scared you.  It amazes me what actually scares you and what I … Continue reading →

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A Kitty Wedding Proposal

Posted on November 17, 2011 by

Inspired by Mama Kat’s Writer’s Workshop. 3.  Married?  Tell us how the question was popped. The story of how Grant and I met is so unique it was written about in different countries.  We have told it so many times, one … Continue reading →

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