Hope for the Future

Hope for the Future

            When our son was born, my husband and I were so excited and full of anticipation for his future life. It was clear at a very young age that he was different from other children. He was more active, more agitated and it was...
The power of unconditional love

The power of unconditional love

 ​         I’m a PAL mom who started a PAL meeting in my local community. I’ve been married for 44 years and have two biological children and two “adopted” daughters that call us mom and dad. Between them I’m a grandma of...
Needing something more

Needing something more

​             My husband and I just celebrated 42 years of marriage.  We have one child together – a son – and I have a bonus daughter who was 4 years old when we got married. My son was always spontaneous and loved going fast on go karts...
Finding my recovery path

Finding my recovery path

​            My husband and I have three adult children.  We’re a typical family. I was a stay-at-home mom, I volunteered at each of my children’s schools through the years, we were active in our church, we took family vacations, we cheered...
One Day at a Time

One Day at a Time

​ My family photos on social media are like most everyone else’s.  You know the kind with the perfect family, great setting and well dressed.  I’ve been married for 42 years to my amazing wife, and we have two children, two grandchildren and another on the way....