Monthly Archives: November 2011

I’m Rich

Thanksgiving has come and gone now and with its passing comes the beginning of the holiday season.  It is a time for reflection, for patience, for the counting of my many blessings, and for love.  I eagerly await this magical … Continue reading

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A Rite of Passage

Jonas’ birthday is coming up soon.  I cannot believe that my baby is nearly 4.  Some days it feels like his little life has spanned decades and other days it feels like just months.  It is a bittersweet time.  Time … Continue reading

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The right tools

“Which is a body part?” the mechanized voice asks him. Without effort, Jonas lightly points to and then touches the picture of the elbow. Chimes ring.  The same mechanized voice praises him, ”That’s right.  The elbow is a body part.” He … Continue reading

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The promise of 3

“When he’s 3, he’ll start talking.” “When he’s 3, things will click.” “When he’s 3…” “When he’s 3…” “When he’s 3…” 3 has come and very nearly gone.  My angel has made huge strides over this past year.  First, and … Continue reading

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Blinking cursor

The cursor flashes, taunting me on the blank screen before me. On.  Off.  On.  Off.  Tick toc.  Tick toc. Nothing. I’ve no hopeful words, no tidbits of strength, no glimmers of genius to impart upon you, dear readers.  Lately, I’ve … Continue reading

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