by Strength Through the Struggle | Jun 25, 2015 | Blog
GRANDMA LOVES ME BEST!” Part 2 of 2 Josh tells me everyday, “Grandma loves me best!” I don’t hear it occasionally. It’s literally everyday and many, many times each day. He reminds me when it’s just the two of us and he reminds me in public. Josh gets great...
by Strength Through the Struggle | Jun 20, 2015 | Blog
The experiences Joshua had at school during his third grade year in comparison to his fourth grade year could not have been more profoundly different. One of them was great. The other, not so much. When we were notified that Josh would have to transition from one...
by Strength Through the Struggle | Jun 19, 2015 | Blog
Josh fought back his tears as much and as long as he could this particular morning. Just as he did each morning for the better part of third grade. In spite of his efforts to be both strong and brave, the push-pull of his emotions eventually overwhelmed him and...
by Strength Through the Struggle | Jun 9, 2015 | Blog
When I was growing up there were commercials on T.V. for the fast food restaurant Burger King. The theme in them was, “Have it your way, right away.” It was the Burger King’s attempt to woo away McDonald’s customers. You see, back in the 1970’s, it was a hassle...
by Strength Through the Struggle | Jun 4, 2015 | Blog
There was a time when my idea of the future for Josh and I spanned decades. That was before the accident. In the days after the accident, our future was simply the minute in front of us. Neither I nor the doctors knew if Josh would live. And in those moments as I...
by Strength Through the Struggle | Jun 4, 2015 | Blog
It would be great if real love in real life was the way that it is portrayed in movies, on television and in print. All shined up and perfect. Always exciting. But real love isn’t really like that. Real love is hard work. Real love requires us to pay attention....
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