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!
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!
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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If you’re going to pray, why worry If you’re going to worry, why pray!
You always have life lessons from when you are a child. You know, you remember statements that stuck in your brain. To be early is to be on time. Why, buy the cow, when you can get the milk for fre...
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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!
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!
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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Mentorship Matters
So, I have thanked our daughter’s mentors, the lovely ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha many times! They have been a strong presence in her life for nearly 10 years. Their consistency and reliability cha...
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Bravo Chica!
Just when the week could not get any better, we learned that our daughter received a scholarship. It was a big deal because it was given to a handful of students in front of many VIPs in our commun...
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We were flying HIGH!
Sometimes a photo captures it all. Happiness! We were flying HIGH on graduation day! It was magical. As we walked into Tropicana we felt the energy. It was beyond overwhelming. I looked at our daug...
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