by Kathy Milburn | Oct 20, 2014 | Blog, How Does She Do It?, Tales of a Special Needs Mom
As a mom, and particularly the mom of a child who has needed so much of me, I forget to take care of myself. Take my eyes for example. They have been really dry, and my doctor has recommended I take 5-10 minutes every day for a quick treatment. Guess who hasn’t...
by Kathy Milburn | Oct 11, 2014 | Blog, Tales of a Special Needs Mom
Yesterday, I pushed my girl and spent much of the rest of the day wondering if I had gone too far. I believe a mother’s job is to see the potential in their children, then urge them on to things they weren’t aware they could achieve. Was it too much? We...
by Kathy Milburn | Oct 9, 2014 | Blog, Tales of a Special Needs Mom
This morning was easy. After so many years of school mornings being a race to get out the door and a battle to motivate my girl, the contrast of a peaceful morning was pure relief. Her new school, Fusion Academy, has a flexible schedule. Since mornings are tough for...
by Kathy Milburn | Sep 28, 2014 | Blog, Tales of a Special Needs Mom
Channeling everything she has learned from Angel Faces, Mary Katherine brought her A game to today’s Public Access Test. Her keyword was Powerful, and with that word she embodied bravery, strength, pride, confidence. After a near disaster practice yesterday, she...
by Kathy Milburn | Sep 26, 2014 | Blog, Tales of a Special Needs Mom
My girl has her big test tomorrow with her service dog, Atti. It’s a public access test because after all, this is a special dog who can go where dogs usually aren’t allowed, so Team Mary and Atti are held to a higher standard. After months of training and...
by Kathy Milburn | Aug 22, 2014 | Blog, Tales of a Special Needs Mom
New school orientation today. This is the school Mary Katherine chose, one that matches all that she desires. It’s very different because she is, we all are, ready for big change. Last night’s nervousness shifted to excitement this morning. She...
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