Poetry

A challenging aspect in having a developmentally delayed child is seeing other children thrive, reaching milestones at the standard rate or even faster. For me, I get so used to Paige and her abilities that it’s like I’m in a little bubble – a bubble that pops as soon as I see the other children […]

Thoughts come swarming, I should be doing this, I could be doing that But in this moment, I just want to “be” My life has been adrenaline, My time hasn’t been mine… One hour, two, it’s all been on the clock  No me time, no break… No time to just “be” Now here I am,  […]

There are days and moments when I feel I want time to stop  I want it all to change, I want the sun to stand still  The feelings are too deep. My fear is too great.  And then, just one moment comes… The moment when I see her smile  Joy springs from my heart,  My […]

Gods mercies are new every morning…. I hear the statement sing softly in my head Yet life keeps throwing distractions at me – I forget to see His blessings through the clouds  The sun is shining bright, Yet my own shades keep my life dark My heart aches, My temptations enlarge  Anxiety seems to get […]