“Success is stumbling from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.” Winston Churchill Well… trying something new with our family is usually a great adventure, to say the least! I have always been a big dreamer, so visualizing the most perfect version of...
Happy New Year to my favorite people on the planet!!! I am not sure about y’all, but I crawled across the 2024 finish line! Our family experienced some kind of sickness in all members from December 22 all the way to January 3rd! Geesh! Enough already!!! Anybody else...
The Holidays are once again upon us, and I am filled with excitement and anticipation! As a diverse need’s mama, I am also filled with challenging decisions and hard conversations as I protect all the needs of my family during this holiday season. Can you relate? I...
About a year ago, when it was a particularly hard week, my hubby brought me this cup of coffee when I was in our room trying to have some quiet time. In the moment, my eyes filled with tears, as I knew he was telling me something. He was giving me support in such a...
Recently, our family experienced a huge loss. It rocked me to the core, as it was sudden and very unexpected. It was the Monday before we were scheduled to leave for a summer vacation with my two brothers and their families. We had rented two houses on the Oregon...
Moments matter. They happen all the time, and if we are present when they happen, we can find the magic within. Sometimes these moments are quiet with tears, and sometimes they are doing a celebration dance at a basketball game. I have had the privilege of taking care...
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose (Romans 8:28) This is a verse that is so near to my heart. I must constantly remind myself that God is working for our good, even when I...
“Parallel warriors,” I call them! They are strong. They are tender. They are empathetic. They are generous. Who am I talking about? The amazing siblings that surround a special needs kiddo. These siblings create a story all their own and it needs telling. These...
The holidays can be such a wonderful time, but there are also times it can be hard, confusing, and cause deep grief. In fact, the holidays, filled with joy, can also be a reminder of our unique family situation, and our limitations. For years, we have tried different...
I love the Holidays! I always have. I remember all the little things that my mom, who was a single mama, did to make the season so much fun. It was a special time, rich with tradition, even when money was tight. I could not wait to hand some of those little things...
Hi there! We are the crazy cool parents to 5 amazing and crazy cool kiddos. But, first, we are Dan and Elizabeth Thorndike – married 15 years and living this life one moment at a time. We have a full and blessed life, but we are clumsily tackling a journey we never foresaw ourselves living.
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