Praying for Parker

Cornbellys: A Night of Fun

It’s been a tradition in our family for Dad to take the kids to the corn maze each October. It’s been since Parker was born that I’ve been able to go. But last night, for the first time in a loooong time, we decided to change things...

Published Tue, Oct 11 2011 6:17 PM by Praying For Parker

Filed under: Corn Belly's Corn Maze, Family and Friends

Practicing Halloween

When my older kids were little thoughts of Halloween began sometime in August. What they wanted to be changed daily. As the pumpkins in the garden turned orange and the air turned chilly, my kids were making plans with friends to come to our house for...

Published Tue, Oct 11 2011 11:20 AM by Praying For Parker

Filed under: down syndrome, Special Needs, Halloween, Life With Special Needs

Practising Halloween

When my older kids were little thoughts of Halloween began sometime in August. What they wanted to be changed daily. As the pumpkins in the garden turned orange and the air turned chilly, my kids were making plans with friends to come to our house for...

Published Tue, Oct 11 2011 11:20 AM by Praying For Parker

Filed under: down syndrome, Special Needs, Halloween, Life With Special Needs

Into Autumn

It’s been cold here the last several days. They kind of days that make a girl scurry out to the garden to collect all the last bits to harvest. I’ve been baking and freezing pumpkins. Have you seen how expensive they are this year? ...

Published Sun, Oct 09 2011 7:42 PM by Praying For Parker

Filed under: From Scratch, frugal living, Victory Garden, ginger pear jam, making jam, dehydrating tomatoes

What is the worth of a life?

As I stood watching a medical team access Parker after his first life flight to Primary Medical Center, a Pediatrician made his way toward me and shared this bit of reality: Over 50% of all marriages end after the birth of a child with special needs....

Published Thu, Oct 06 2011 9:45 AM by Praying For Parker

Filed under: The HIGH Cost of Health Care, Advocacy, medicaid, Carl Wimmer, Life With Special Needs, post traumatic stress disorder, Politics of Special Needs

Home Canned Apple Pie Filling: A Recipe

With a bumper crop of apples sitting all over my house I’ve been canning up a storm. The luxury of having homemade apple pie filling sitting on my pantry shelf for a quick dessert is worth all the sweating and hard work done before hand....

Published Wed, Oct 05 2011 3:28 PM by Praying For Parker

Filed under: From Scratch, frugal living, Recipes, home canning, apple pie filling recipe, Victory Garden

Twitter Party: The Organized Cook Weekly Meal Plan

What do you think of when you read the words dinner time? I think of once a month Costco runs. Couponing. An ever shrinking grocery budget. And how tired I am of cooking the same old thing over and over again. It’s stressful, this nightly thing...

Published Mon, Oct 03 2011 1:28 PM by Praying For Parker

Filed under: Life With Special Needs, twitter party, Toni Spilsbury, weekly menu plans

It’s because I know what COULD happen…

that tends to make me a little freaked when Parker gets sick. As a new parent of a medically fragile child with special needs I was familiar with typical childhood stuff. Chicken pox. Colds. A broken arm and two rounds of stitches. But then Parker...

Published Sun, Sep 25 2011 7:32 PM by Praying For Parker

Filed under: down syndrome, Life With Special Needs, Frequent Flyin' ar the PCMC, medically fragile kids, speical needs

On Hawk Walks, Brave Heroes, Weird Rashes and Pulse Oximeters

The stage was set for a magnificent day. My kids had even talked their Dad into letting them join Parker for his very first Highland Hawk Walk. The 16 year old felt it was important for him to be there in case Parker got tired and needed someone to carry...

Published Fri, Sep 23 2011 7:39 PM by Praying For Parker

Filed under: down syndrome, Special Needs, Life With Special Needs, Frequent Flyin' ar the PCMC, pulse oximeters

Hawk Walk 2011

Some of you may not know that Parker’s Dad is a Principal. Reed is actually the Principal at the school that Parker would go to…..if Parker went to school. Parker’s name is proudly displayed on an apple, along with the names of...

Published Thu, Sep 22 2011 6:27 PM by Praying For Parker

Filed under: down syndrome, Special Needs, Life With Special Needs, hawk

September’s Sensory Table

There’s a lot of learning that can go on in a sensory tub. Unfortunately, many teachers see sensory tubs as only a preschool/kindergarten activity. You many remember my post on making your own Sensory Tubs on the Cheap. Sensory tables don’t...

Published Thu, Sep 22 2011 8:42 AM by Praying For Parker

Filed under: Special Needs Homeschooling, special needs homeschooling, sensory tables, Sensory Tubs

September’s Sensory Tub

There’s a lot of learning that can go on in a sensory tub. Unfortunately, many teachers see sensory tubs as only a preschool/kindergarten activity. You many remember my post on making your own Sensory Tubs on the Cheap. Sensory tables don’t...

Published Thu, Sep 22 2011 8:42 AM by Praying For Parker

Filed under: Special Needs Homeschooling, special needs homeschooling, sensory tables, Sensory Tubs

Dear Nurse Ratched

I bet you were surprised when you got the call that our family was no longer in need of your services. Not even the Saturday night shifts. I was intent on dismissing you a couple of months ago. But the nursing service asked me to keep you on for at least...

Published Tue, Sep 20 2011 4:05 PM by Praying For Parker

Filed under: down syndrome, Special Needs, Life With Special Needs, night time nurses

What is it about a haircut?

A sweet friend comes to my home to cut my hair. It’s been a lifesaver. This week she also cut Parker’s hair. Easy Peasy, no? Not even close. First is to have Parker assume the special haircut position. Yes, this indeed required the...

Published Thu, Sep 15 2011 7:11 PM by Praying For Parker

Filed under: A Day In Our Life, down syndrome, Special Needs, hair cuts

Educating Your Child With Special Needs

It’s a hot topic. Especially where I live. Educating your child with Down syndrome. Or any other ‘different’ for that matter. Do you choose a small groups/life skills class? Total or partial inclusion? How many hours a day in a typical...

Published Wed, Sep 14 2011 9:34 PM by Praying For Parker

Filed under: A Day In Our Life

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