Welcome to Laughing through the Tears: The journey of a mom with a special needs son

Finding a place to fit is pretty difficult. Over the past few days I have been traveling with Wyatt trying to get him into a trial. My...

Why does it go by so fast? I guess it's what we all think when time passes. But sometimes it really hurts when you see the days on the...

Being friends with Wyatt is definitely not for the faint of heart. He is quick to judge and quick to be mad at you and will hold a grudge...

So often we say we wish we could stop time but we all know it is slipping through our fingers. I've been thinking long and hard about...

When Wyatt was diagnosed almost 15 years ago (Halloween is his diagnosis anniversary) we didn't know what the future would hold. We were...

We have been non stop for the past few weeks and it is really mentally exhausting. We have had a few awesome weekends in September and...

Why am I jealous you ask., it's because... I see the pictures of everyone else's high schoolers celebrating homecoming. I see all the...

UNBELIEVABLE AMAZING UNFORGETTABLE PERFECT These are just a few words that I can come up with as I sit and think back on one of our...

I started this blog late last week when I was really struggling with Wyatt's school. I was so worried and anxious about it all. I had a...

While raising 2 boys and having a nephew, it's nice to have a little girl to love on. My niece Ryann is amazing and one of a kind. She...

This week the boys started school and I am having mixed feelings. Since June I have been Wyatt's hands and legs and the chef, chauffeur,...

The past few weeks have been a blur. We have been taking in as much of summer as we can but it has been bitter sweet. It seems like time...

These past few months I have accepted more than I was truly ready to. I'm in awe of how Wyatt, Wynston and sometimes even Patrick have...

Why does it seem like the vacation days go by so much quicker than work days? Patrick, the boys and I took a break and headed to the...

The first week of summer came and went in a flash. As always Wyatt and my days are filled with appointments. The first big appointment of...

It's been a while since I have posted because life has thrown us a few gut punches recently. Besides the big life changing event of Wyatt...

What used to be a fun game played as a child is now my real life. This is actually how it has always been since diagnosis day. I can go...

When Wyatt told me he wasn't going to walk much longer on April 20, 2022 I was in shock. I am still in shock but a little less than that...

Yesterday began with a Godwink but I didn't realize it until later that evening... This hasn't happened in YEARS, Wyatt didn't take his...

It's been a long time since I heard laughter coming from Wyatt's bedroom. I'm not saying he hasn't laughed in years but I'm saying it has...