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This blog is a written account and ongoing journey to find balance in an often hectic life. Here you will find a spattering of life's adventures with Down Syndrome, ADHD, parenting and living a full life. You may also stumble upon a smidge of advice and creativity. The struggle to maintaining balance in this high-energy, super-loved and often crazy household is real, folks! But through it all we choose JOY. I am glad you are here! XOXO
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November 12, 2017
Wouldn't it be something if we could just lose labels? Instead of being "this" or "that" (fill in the blank because there are A LOT of them), we could just Be. Period. We live in a world of labels. We label each other. We label ourselves. We often connect our identity to external labels and external circumstances. Sometimes those labels are needed and useful. But, more often than not, societal labels are harmful. They...
MEET LISSY
My then-6 year old daughter took this picture of me, hence the unappealing camera angle. But this is how she sees me, so even though it's not the most glamorous picture, it works. This is me.

Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him and He will make your paths straight.
Inspired by my baby boy, Augie, who was born with Down Syndrome in March 2016.
An ongoing journey to focus, prioritize, breathe, let
go and ultimately find some balance in this
crazy little thing called life.
Exploring a complex and challenging world
of ADHD and Sensory Processing Disorder
alongside my daughter, Madi.
Everyone needs an outlet – something that is just for you and no one else. For me, I find solace in creativity, reading, writing, and an occasional Netflix binge.

Topics that are best enjoyed over a cup o' joe.
Grab a hot coffee and pull up a chair.