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Time To Talk

Time To Talk

I took a little time to travel to Chicago to see my older daughter this week. I simply cannot believe she is 25 years old. She is “adulting” quite nicely. Going to school ☑Has a job ☑Has an apartme...

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Packing and Packing and More Packing

Packing and Packing and More Packing

I am not one of those people who love to pack. That being said- even though I am quite an organized person I truly hate it and I do not use that word lightly. Traveling had become so complicated an...

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Funny how those Angels Work

Funny how those Angels Work

Our family is blessed. We have angels all around us. Every time we look back on how we came over we are filled with joy. I usually do not pay attention to phone reminders where you are given a glim...

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What a Difference a Year Makes!

What a Difference a Year Makes!

Exactly one year ago our daughter on the spectrum stepped onto SCAD, the Savannah College of Arts and Design’s campus. It was incredible to see her reaction to finding a space where she simply knew...

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It’s a wrap!

It’s a wrap!

Our family have been patrons of American Stage for two decades! That is not an exaggeration! Our older daughter fell in love with the theatre early on because she always felt as if she was home. Am...

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Recharged and Refueled!

Recharged and Refueled!

I rarely go away. I mean really go away. Well this is not exactly true. I do go away but my mind remains with my family. After an incredible MONTH of celebrating our daughter’s accomplishments I wa...

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She launched!

She launched!

This week has been full of anticipation. Our daughter is about or Jack and Jill, Inc., a national organization for mothers dedicated to their children. The journey in this organization ends at 18. ...

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First Film Credit- Murder on the Mic!

First Film Credit- Murder on the Mic!

Our daughter has attended American Stage for the better part of 10 years. During this time she has had numerous performances, either dancing or singing or acting. This year was the first time she l...

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I Met a Friend!

I Met a Friend!

A couple of weeks ago I travelled to DC for a family friend’s funeral. It was a rough 24 hours-coming after a whirlwind of a couple of hectic weeks. I met a FRIEND while we were working on the prog...

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