Needed

Yesterday morning, I heard a loud thump as if something had fallen downstairs.  I head to the top of the stairs and ask Bailey what the noise was and he responds, “I fell,”.   “Are you all right?”   “What made you fall?”   He responds that he slipped in water.  Apparently after the intense rainfall of the…

Move Away from the Advice

There are countless articles written to “assist” with the transition of one’s child going off to college.  It is all very similar to the baby books and all the “helpful” resources telling people how to navigate raising a child.   For the record,  I tossed those well-meaning abysses of advice to the side and I forged…

Removing Labels

I think it is apparent that I am moving to a different chapter in my life.  With that being said, I am going to approach a subject that might be uncomfortable.  But, as with my writing, I am not overly consumed with the notion that I might offend someone.  I write from the core and…

No Clue

The hammering is complete, my yard doesn’t look like I am preparing for war, and my new roof looks pretty amazing.   Who would have thought that I would be so enamored by a roof?  Maybe it is because of my constant state of gratitude or quite possibly I am old.   While I was “enjoying” the…

Mondays

I greet Mondays with the same attitude I do every other day……Thank you God for another day to live my life. This week is starting off with a bang or banging because we are getting a new roof. The guys reported at 7 am. I, of course, warned my neighbors because I am considerate that…

Research

Define stalking.  I, personally, believe that it is the obsession of an entity.  Perhaps it is the following literally or figuratively.  Maybe it’s both.  I am not a stalker.  I prefer to be called a MI – Mom Investigator.  It isn’t creepy, just thorough and discreet.  My youngest disagrees. When Bryce first found out about…

At Last

Since I have been on the bandwagon of total authenticity, I will say that I love the first day of anything that gets people out of my house. Today, Bailey goes back to work….praise Jesus!  Now, in true transparency, I love the break that he gets by working at a high school.   But, let’s just…

The Opening

When I shared yesterday, on this very platform, the reality of living with an adult child with special needs, I was not prepared for the “me too” messages.    I was overwhelmed with other Moms sharing their own struggles and admitting that they have never admitted that openly.   Maybe it is a fear of being…

Wild Ride

Because I want you all to be able to relate to me, I need to be authentic, vulnerable and completely transparent, so I am going to share where my heart is currently residing….grief. Now, you all might think that it is all centered around the transition of Bryce to college, and that is definitely part…

Houdini

“This is Allison Jones and I am calling to report a goat on the side of the road.  He is very much alive and hanging out at the guardrail a half a mile from the Glendale exit.”  This is my very concerned voice sharing my experience with a not so friendly dispatcher with the Kentucky…