Praying for Parker

Monday Meme on Wednesday

Okay. So, it isn’t Monday. But Wednesday Meme just didn’t have the same ring to it, as Monday Meme. Well, it sounded better in my head at least. Plus, I finally sat down and taught myself how to make these little mini internet posters of wisdom...

Published Wed, Oct 14 2015 6:32 PM by Praying For Parker

Filed under: Advocacy, down syndrome, Special Needs, special needs parenting, memes

Encouragement and a Special Needs Mama

Sometimes it is a challenge to remain positive. I tend to be a person who sometimes gravitates to the worst possible outcome because I think that if that really is what happens, I’ll be prepared. Hey. We all have our weird. I wish I could say I...

Published Mon, Apr 22 2013 8:03 PM by Praying For Parker

Filed under: Holding On Tight To My Faith, frugal living, Life With Special Needs

The worth of my son with special needs.

When Parker was just a baby, we took him to an Endocrinologist due to his growth issues. She looked over Parker’s records and then looked at me. As she stared me straight in the eye she tole me that Parker was a kid not only with severe pulmonary...

Published Tue, May 21 2013 8:48 PM by Praying For Parker

Filed under: Advocacy, Special Needs, Life With Special Needs, special needs parenting, Colin Brewer

Parker’s Yard Sale

I am so thankful to everyone who has dropped something off to Parker’s yard sale or made a donation through the button on our blog. I’m keeping the faith that we’ll indeed be able to provide Parker with the therapies he needs. Our yard...

Published Tue, Jul 23 2013 9:15 PM by Praying For Parker

Filed under: The HIGH Cost of Health Care, down syndrome, yard sale, Life With Special Needs, special needs parenting, Now I Can.org

On the corner of Walmart

I needed to grab a few quick things the other day. As I headed to the shopping area I noticed three people asking for help on the corner of Walmart. It isn’t unusual for me to see someone on that corner of Walmart in need of food or money for fuel...

Published Thu, Mar 21 2013 9:26 PM by Praying For Parker

Filed under: down syndrome, Life With Special Needs, special needs parenting, Walmart, Because I have been given much I too must give

Food Storage and Income Tax Returns

It’s the time of year when I start hearing everyone talk about how they are going to spend their income tax return. I gotta say a trip to Cabo sounds really sweet right now. Or all new furniture. Have you seen some of the media rooms people have...

Published Thu, Feb 14 2013 11:03 AM by Praying For Parker

Filed under: From Scratch, frugal living, food storage, prepping for hard times, zaycon, saving money buying on sale in bulk, Vitacost

Somehow. One way or another. A story of bullying and love.

My oldest daughter, Bailey is really one of a kind. When she was little she’d give away her toys to anyone who asked. She welcomed anyone who wanted to play. She was happy and beautiful on both the inside and the outside. Then came the bullying...

Published Tue, Apr 23 2013 7:20 PM by Praying For Parker

Filed under: Special Needs, Life With Special Needs, Family and Friends, special needs parenting, parenting, bullies, bullying

Update from a Down syndrome Mama

The older I get, the faster life zips by. I think I spent half my life hoping time move quicker and now I’m spending it wishing it would slow down. There has been so much going on. I thought it would be a good time to offer an update from this Down...

Published Tue, Apr 14 2015 9:22 AM by Praying For Parker

Filed under: down syndrome, Special Needs, Frequent Flyin' ar the PCMC, Family and Friends, special needs parenting, essential oils

Dreaming of Growing Blueberries in Utah

I know that most blogs are posting words in hues of green and red and here I am talking about growing blueberries in Utah. If you knew how long I’d been hoping to be able to score some whiskey half barrels for this project, you might under stand...

Published Mon, Dec 16 2013 8:54 AM by Praying For Parker

Filed under: Life With Special Needs, Victory Garden, special needs parenting, back yard gardens, inversions, blueberries, utah

Popping The Question

I swore to myself that I’d never ask The Question. My ability to remain hopeful was stronger if I didn’t know. But after a particularly disappointing heart cath, well……I had to know. And so I found myself Popping The Question....

Published Sun, Dec 08 2013 12:44 PM by Praying For Parker

Filed under: Holding On Tight To My Faith, Believe, courage, faith, Life With Special Needs, hope, special needs parenting

Addicted2Scents: A November Raffle for Parker’s Medical Fund!

Parker’s friend Katie is pretty amazing. Not only does she understand our desires to provide Parker with the best medical care possible, she understands our worries about the cuts being made by a certain local legislative representative that prompted...

Published Sun, Oct 31 2010 7:25 PM by Praying For Parker

Filed under: A Day In Our Life, Fantabulous-ness, Stuff We LOVE!, Scentsy, Utah Legislature, medicaid, contests, travis c. waiver, Addicted2Scents, LTV ventilator

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Published Thu, Feb 23 2006 9:38 PM by Praying for Parker

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Invest in Your Future: Preserve the Harvest

Do you ever think about food? No, I don’t mean that chocolate bar, or your next Diet Coke. I mean real food. Fresh food. This year’s garden just waiting. So am I. Onion bulbs waiting to be planted. Maybe you think about growing food yourself...

Published Wed, Apr 20 2011 5:53 PM by Praying For Parker

Filed under: Garden Goddess, gardening, organic gardening, dehydrating, prepping, preserving the harvest, freezing fruits and vegetable, canning

How To Shop Without Spending Any Money

I know that most Mama’s aren’t shopping for next Fall’s clothes. Which is too bad, because NOW is an excellent time to score some free clothes. Yup. Free. I saved the summer clothes from last year and added a few other items Parker is...

Published Mon, Apr 25 2011 6:20 PM by Praying For Parker

Filed under: A Day In Our Life, Cheap and Easy, Special Needs, down symdrome, frugal living, consignment shopping, Kid to Kid, thrift store shopping

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year…

Come on. You know you feel the same way. The Johnny’s catalog comes and automatically it’s Spring. Even if it’s really only the beginning of January. What are you planting this year? Read More...

Published Mon, Jan 02 2012 12:12 PM by Praying For Parker

Filed under: Victory Garden, growing your own food, gardens

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