MEET MY FAMILY – UNCLE JESSE

I love history and the children of historic figures, whether well-known historic figures of rarely know historic figures. One woman, whom I loved and knew since my oldest child was just six months old, and who passed away 16 years ago at the age of 86 or 87 knew Civil War scout and freedom fighter Harriet Tubman

JONATHAN’S WAY CHAPTER 15

A NEW BEGINNING Thank you all for traveling Jonathan’s Way with me. There’s so much more that I can share, but it’s not necessary right now. Suffice it to say that Jonathan is a true gift from God! He is such a unique individual and I wouldn’t have it any other way. As I write

JONATHAN’S WAY CHAPTER 14

JONATHAN’S CHALLENGES – PROCESSING Traveling Jonathan’s way I’ve learned that many of his challenges have to do with his ability to process situations and also how he deals with changes. When he finished Kindergarten and went into the first grade, his reading had gotten really good. His teachers were so impressed with him, until he

JONATHAN’S WAY CHAPTER 13

JONATHAN’S HEIGHT AND SIZE I don’t know when I really began to notice that he was growing up very fast. But he did grow fast, to me. So, I expressed it to his pediatrician at the time. “Doctor, he is very tall for his age,” I said.  The doctor looked up from his notes at Jonathan’s

JONATHAN’S WAY CHAPTER 12

EMBRACE ALL THE HELP YOU GET I can truly say that I have been blessed to have the best help and resources for my Jonathan. I don’t have but one complaint—I can’t take his elementary school teachers and para support personnel with me to middle school. From his first pediatrician to his first neurologist, his

JONATHAN’S WAY CHAPTER 11

I’M NOT A TIMID PERSON NOR AM I A TIMID MOM Lest while reading this series you may think that I am a soft and timid person, I want to dispel that notion right now. My husband and I raised six children and had three others in our home that we kept for a considerable amount

JONATHAN’S WAY CHAPTER 10

Jonathan’s Dad Suffice it to say that Stanley Jr, Jonathan’s dad, had him by his then girlfriend. Stanley Jr. confessed that in the beginning he was afraid of his infant son. I didn’t know what to think about that at the time. But I must clarify that along with Jonathan growing up, his dad has

JONATHAN’S WAY CHAPTER 9

Ages 3 to 6/The Turbulent Years I love sharing the pictures of Jonathan’s early childhood. They look so cute and sweet. He seems like all is well. It wasn’t. The time came when I dreaded the mornings because even with the song I sang to him daily, there was turmoil trying to get him ready

JONATHAN’S WAY CHAPTER 8

WHEN JONATHAN COMES HOME FROM SCHOOL Home from School Grandma stands in the window of the front door of her apartment complex. A sunless sky and darkening clouds meet her. Grandma buttons up her coat and stuffs her hands in the pockets and leans on the window. Jonathan’s bus will pull up any minute now.

JONATHAN’S WAY CHAPTER 7

JONATHAN HAS 3 AUNTS! Erika, Jennifer, and Johanna are their first names. All of them are in their mid to upper 30s. So, when I tell you that they should have grown out of rivalry, I think that they should have. That truly isn’t the case. When Christmas time comes around instead of the smell