Today’s Nick story is just plain funny. We were watching a recorded singing competition TV reality show and although the show wasn’t over, it was time to put Nick in bed. With a typical kid response, he said, “No I go to...... Read More
As I have mentioned, Nick often will communicate thoughts and ideas through songs and their lyrics. Today, during his morning bathing and dressing routine, it was Alan Jackson’s song, Just be Patient, I’m a Work in Progress. It made...... Read More
Yesterday was Easter Sunday, a wonderful day for our family, full of worship, food, fun and music. Nick has always been comforted by music. Even as an infant when it was difficult to soothe him, I discovered that singing to him would stop his...... Read More
Nick is an artist. He loves to create. He doesn’t really specialize in any specific medium or modality. He loves trying them all. Through his day program, Nick and his friends get the opportunity to attend Northwest Art Center in...... Read More
It’s baseball season here in Seattle and our Mariners are doing unexpectedly great. A few weeks ago I was able to attend the second home game of the season to celebrate a dear friends 60th birthday. Even though Arden and I were looking...... Read More
I often learn life lessons from watching Nick. He is unfiltered in his responses to his life experiences. We have had lots of snow on the ground since Super Bowl Sunday. And while this is common-place for many parts of the world in winter, I have...... Read More
Our world has been a snow-filled winter wonderland for the past week. Everywhere you look the views are incredible. Normal sounds of life are muted while the light is dazzling on new fallen snow. Everything looks clean and bright. As a kid, I...... Read More
The holidays are a special time of the year when we recognize and celebrate generously giving to others. During this season we are unselfish as we look for places to serve others through volunteering and supporting charitable...... Read More
This afternoon I learned that someone very special to Nick was going to make a short house-call visit to Nick. Santa Claus was coming to our house so that Nick could meet with him and let him know what he wanted for Christmas. It has been...... Read More
At the holidays thoughts are turned to home. What actually constitutes our home? Is it where our family lives or where we were raised? Is it where we are employed or is it a place that only exists in our memory? Today we are heading back...... Read More
The holidays are a special time of the year. The music and holiday movies remind us of the importance of our friends and family. As our lives get busier, we can easily lose the connection with others. Although often it’s not...... Read More
Discouragement and overwhelm seem to chase me. Yesterday I wasn’t well, and although the sun was shining, I spent the day inside recovering. This morning I woke up, still tired, but no longer sick. I opened the drapes in anticipation...... Read More
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