Well, it’s been a little serious here lately, what with probiotic trials, paper eating, and Mommy Meltdowns, so I’m lightening it up a bit with a new recipe today! When Jed was first diagnosed with MPI (Milk Protein Intolerance) I struggled mightily in the kitchen. ALL of my limited cooking … Continue reading
Last week, I wrote an article about thriving as the parent of special needs. In it, I talked about “finding your tribe”; a group of people in the same situation as you that you can share, commiserate and celebrate with. I said they would make your life better, even if you never … Continue reading
So many people have asked: How is Zac’s probiotic trial going? Well, honestly? I don’t know. After Friday morning’s post, he had a diaper with blood. He had another one later in the day. But…it was trace blood that only showed through testing, and in the first diaper I found … Continue reading
Thursday night last week, I received a distressing phone call. My grandmother had been taken to the hospital, and my aunt was told that “it didn’t look good” and that she should “call the family in”. As it was late, the kids were asleep, and Darrel and I were both … Continue reading
“They are like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid the foundation on rock. When a flood came, the torrent struck that house but could not shake it, because it was well built.” Luke 6:48 NIV Last summer, when Zac was first hospitalized for FPIES, we … Continue reading
Once coconut milk was back on the menu, I dug out my old coconut recipes to see what I could do, and found our “favorite ice cream on earth recipe” made completely from coconut milk! This recipe is basically an internet staple; I’ve seen it in a million different places … Continue reading
Today Complex Child published their April online magazine with the topic of “Caregiver Mental Health”. I’m thrilled that my article, “Tips to Thrive for Parents of Children with Special Needs“ is one of the featured articles this month! Please go check it out; it’s a great e-zine that covers almost every … Continue reading
