Fifteen years ago, I didn’t understand why I didn’t want to be around people all the time. I had a roommate and lived on a hall full of girls, in a dorm full of girls, on a campus full of people. There weren’t many quiet spaces. And why would I want a quiet space? There’s…
A few months ago we were hanging out with our friends Joey and Annette in their backyard around their fire pit. They brought out all the ingredients for s’mores and we got to work, melting marshmellows and trying to get the perfect amount of chocolate. My husband Lee had never made s’mores before, which the…
Each December there’s a battle between a simple and super-sized celebration. When my boys were really young, I wanted everything super-sized, but as they’ve grown, we want to focus more and more on simple. There’s more time for hot chocolate, more time to read one more chapter, and more time for making memories without the…
I’m very excited to share with you a new ministry opportunity that has come my way! I’ve been a writer for Not Alone Parents for most of this year. Each month I look forward to connecting with the special-needs parents and grandparents (and a few aunts, uncles, teachers, and friends!) who find community and encouragement…
Three years ago we sat in kid-sized chairs in a room at the local elementary school and heard, “We believe your son has autism.” And with that, a new story began for our family. New labels. New acronyms. New diets, doctors, and dangers. New teachers, therapists, and helpers. I’ve said and written it dozens of…
It’s been so fun to see all the places Held has been showing up, like in pictures on Instagram and reviews by readers. I wanted to share the latest news about the book and let you know what’s coming up in the next few months! Lee and I are currently working on videos to go…