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Being a parent to children with disabilities is a tough job.

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Most people may believe it is difficult because of the medical and education concerns, but there is more to it than that. I find that the most difficult part of being a parent to children with disabilities is the unknown. There are many unknowns, especially if you have children with autism. Although more and more […]

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Communication, communication, communication

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Communication, communication, communication. Communication is essential in all relationships, whether they be professional or personal in nature. When communication is lacking, the relationship may become brittle. Your marriage is one of the most (if not the most) precious relationships that you will have in your life. The relationship needs to be continually nurtured in order […]

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Gender Roles

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When my first son was born we did not bring him to daycare, but instead a babysitter. Her name was Lily and she was a very nice person. She had great values and I felt that she would take great care of my son (and I was correct – she did). When I was pregnant […]

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Not Buying Diapers Seems Like a Fantasy of Mine

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My husband and I have been buying diapers for twelve years. My first son was not potty trained until he was five. Actually our second son was potty trained before our first. We were not successful at potty training our oldest son ourselves. Success did not come until he went to his second pre-school specifically […]

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Diagnosed with Autism

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During Autism Awareness Month, I would be remiss if I did not share a bit about the diagnosis of autism. It is amazing how prevalent this disorder is becoming. When my first son was born twelve years ago I did not know much about autism. I knew of autism, and actually even worked with adults […]

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Sheltering Special Needs Kids

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My husband and I have four beautiful boys. Our sons are 11, 9, and we have 5-year-old twins. Our four sons are smart, very energetic, love to laugh, and are very polite. Three of them also have autism. Last month my husband went to a meeting at school for one of the twins. My husband […]

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Believing In God Does Not Make You Stupid

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I recently came across a Facebook Page titled “Not Sure if Stupid, Or Just Christian”. This site was developed by atheists for atheists. If a group of people do not want to believe in the Lord that is their prerogative. I am not in the position to pass judgment on others (that judgment will come […]

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Nickelodeon Suites Resort in Orlando, Florida

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We are starting a review section of the site because we wanted to share our experience with travel, products, and services. Our first Marital Minutes Review is of the Nickelodeon Suites Resort in Orlando, Florida. We will be rating each category on a scale of 1 to 4 hearts with 1 heart being poor and […]

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A Wedding Lasts a Day – A Marriage Lasts A Lifetime

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One of the women who work in my office is going to get married in one week. Although she has not discussed the details of her wedding as much as other brides I have known in the past, I know that she has put many long hours in to ensure her wedding day is perfect.  […]

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Childhood Memories

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At lunch the other day I was talking with my friends and we were reflecting back on childhood. Several in the group recalled favorable events and others did not have positive things to share. This lunch made me reflect back upon my childhood. I remember good times and bad times (we all had both positive […]

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