On the best and worst of my days my head is almost always buzzing with a peculiar mixture of activity. The activity entertains ideas, to-do lists, impressions, emotions, words, songs and strategies. Reading that explanation of my mind activities here, is a bit disturbing, but I have realized that much of what I, or any … Continue reading How writing has always grounded me
Special Needs Parent you have nothing to be ashamed of
This past week was a week of wrestling for me. I wrestled with the big bad Wolf of Approval. This topic isn’t new, I have thought and wrestled with this many times before. But, I realized that I was just a bit naive to think that this important element of my character has been dealt … Continue reading Special Needs Parent you have nothing to be ashamed of
Non verbal…not stupid
How many times do we not subconsciously, or consciously, make the assumption that someone’s reply equals their thoughts? What if you just do not have the words to describe what you are thinking? We all have those frustrating moments where in mid conversation you would like to describe a thought, feeling or remember a name, but … Continue reading Non verbal…not stupid
How you can support your Special Needs Parent friend
Have you ever wondered if there is a way how you can meaningfully support a Special Needs Parent friend or family member? There definitely is! And it’s much simpler than you thought. Since our Parent Reality meetings started in 2014 the biggest, most evident benefit our parents receive is understanding. To be a Special Needs … Continue reading How you can support your Special Needs Parent friend
Dear Special Needs Parent: Welcome to Holland …
Explaining your experience as a Special Needs Parent is gut wrenching on the best of days. The last couple of weeks I have been trying to figure out how I would explain my experience to someone who has never lived with a Special Needs Child or with any child, for that matter. Where do I … Continue reading Dear Special Needs Parent: Welcome to Holland …
Thankfully 2019
Blessed new year greetings to you dear friend! May you experience enormous hope and love in this year and even today! I usually try to write my blog before the end of the previous year, reviewing the old and planning the new. Honestly speaking, along with that rounding-up and planning process is anticipation, a bit … Continue reading Thankfully 2019
Net ‘n gedig vir Desember 2018
Dis Desember Die groen wys lewe, en die stilte … vrede En ek dink Hierdie tyd bring oordenking, of jy wil of nie Oor die jaar, oor jou lewe, oor jou Mense het oorwinnings, en ander het swaar Ek? Fokus net op dankie sê, vir alles en nog wat Dit help my perpsektief … Continue reading Net ‘n gedig vir Desember 2018
Every Moment a Teaching Moment
Written on 7 July 2018 July is my “organizing life” season, just turns out that way … every year. The weather encourages hibernation and the school holiday is quite long. My instinct? Pack away, throw away and questioning myself: “Are you on track?” I haven’t blogged for five months. It is a VERY long time, … Continue reading Every Moment a Teaching Moment
Let’s Not Live Distracted
The title of this blog has been running through my mind for a week. A statement, but also an urge. Urgently pressing, and a blog desperately wanting to be written. Mostly I have no idea what how my blogs will end up, but I just keep writing and it all comes together in the end, … Continue reading Let’s Not Live Distracted
Freedom to Live
I have mentioned in my previous posts that I love the idea of a clean canvas. The symbol for starting new and fresh. Not trying to fix a picture already drawn. No, being able to start again. A big element I realize God wants to instill in me in 2018 is: The FREEDOM To Live. … Continue reading Freedom to Live
