This post has destroyed me. These images have made me weep and my soul hurt, and what I want you to understand is that there are days that I wish I had never seen, touched or been shown this truth. I lived in a world that did not understand this orphan crisis and it was so distant from the neighborhood… Read More
He may never walk..far more disabling is if he walks all over someone weaker. He may never speak…far more impaired if he speaks cruel and unkind words. He might never live on his own…a bigger failure if he lives only for himself. He may never act like all the other children…much sadder world if his actions cause hurt to another’s… Read More
When I was little, I told my grandpa that I wanted to catch a bird. My grandfather was a rancher and I can still remember his gnarled and scarred hands from mending fence and punching cattle. He smelled of pipe tobacco, honest sweat, and horse. His voice was gravel and when he spoke, he was listened to. I held him… Read More
…I am angry. I work with nursing students and I was enlightened yesterday. At my job, I am an RN for an amazing home visitation program for families who have special needs children. As RNs, we visit these families and do assessments and provide support. I did not have any home visits to send the students on yesterday, so I… Read More
I’m not filled with romantic notions nor am I an idealist. However, I am well-versed in what the ideal childhood and marriage scene should look like. I’ve planned what my life was supposed to look like, and well….I’ve truly missed the mark. Okay, really I’ve completely missed hitting the whole darn target. And truth be told, I may be shooting… Read More
He reached down and tipped my chin, “I have a gift for you” he said. I grinned like a child and lifted my arms to receive. But the gift was heavy and difficult to carry. Its wrapping was frayed and torn, not so pretty as some of the other gifts I’d seen. I stumbled into my home with it and… Read More