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From One Special Needs Mom to Another

You don’t know me But I saw your son at school today. He was wearing a red shirt, and I waved as his sweet face gazed up at me from behind the fence. (I remember when my Andrew was that little.)   You must love him so much.   Anyway, I noticed he was alone…

Happy Father’s Day?

I woke up this morning,  made breakfast, washed the dishes, bathed the kids, did a few loads of laundry, and took a shower. My husband woke up this morning, put on his robe, and went to the bathroom. I made some homemade macaroni and cheese, pre-cooked the corn on the cob, packed up the food,…

Motherhood Means Sacrifice

Sometimes,  being a mom means you have to endure the kind of pain that only unconditional love can make bearable   Sometimes, being a mom means you make the ultimate sacrifice and put your children’s needs before your own.   Sometimes, being a mom means you smile and endure when what you really want to…

Weekly Wrap Up

I know you’re busy. I know you’ve got mouths to feed, and jobs to keep. And quite frankly, I don’t care. Your familyl and professional obligations, or what I like to refer to as “extracurricular activities,” are interfering with your ability to stay up to date on all things Jo Ashline. Not cool. But I’m…

5

I am sitting on the couch, curled up next to my husband Can you believe how fast it’s gone by? I ask him. He smiles, nods his head. Do you remember, when we sat here, exactly 5 years ago today? I ask him. His gaze focuses on something across the room. Sadness flickers in his…