perception & transparency

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Later this week Bear has an appointment with a gastroenterologist (and yes, I spelled that right the first time!) at Children's Hospital. If you were about to click away to google what a "gastroenterologist" is, I'll just fill you in my layperson's terms: A stomach and intestines doctor who deals with all sorts of hard-to-diagnose issues. Which is what we have had for years with Bear, but it's … [Read more...]

Because this is Funny… {Vlog}

Bear's post-fire works interview. Bear, if you have been following, has a rare genetic disorder called William's Syndrome. Click on the tab if you want to read more. He is delightful and expressive, enjoy. :) … [Read more...]

Springtime and Surgery

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I've shooed my boys outside and I am hearing laughter as they play together which is like salve on my heart. The weather is perfect and I love having my doors open. Over the last few months I've seen them really begin to enjoy each other for the first time. It's spring time and I'm enjoying their blooming relationship more than even the trees and flowers, which is cheesy to say but true.  The … [Read more...]

To Love Myself: Papers

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I've been lacking focus lately when writing. Between health, exercise and child issues I'm more of a rushing torrent than a steady stream and I'm beginning to feel the effects of it.  or is it "affects"? I'm a writer without a basic grasp of the language, but let's just add that to the list of things I'm forgiving myself for this today. :) Today is about bad news. Not horrible news, or … [Read more...]