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Last week I had a mole removed from my foot. It was so itchy! I...

Today is the 17th anniversary of 9 I still remember where I was when I...

Our ridiculous political environment just got worse.  I have respect for the office of President...

You know that John McCain passed away last week. A couple days ago was his...

I’ve got some controversial things to say, and I hope you’ll listen. It's about the...

In so many ways we are all connected. I was reminded of that this week...

I know that most people want to be there for their friends and family when...

This article was previously published on Abby's page at LDSblogs.com.    I've seen Heaven. And...

My son is starting a new school. He has a lot of anxiety with any...

I have a confession to make. For years, as the teachers and therapists have been...

We had been struggling to find a way to motivate my 9 year old son....

I love social media. In my life I’ve lived all over the country. And social...

We used to live in Philadelphia. I loved our neighbors from so many different countries....

I can't tell you how many times I have been told 'No'. But there's nothing...

Telling your child that they have High Functioning Autism (Asperger's) requires some preparation, and a...

(This article was previously published on Abby's page on LDS Blogs.com.) I was recently invited...

I remember the day my son was diagnosed with Autism. It was a relief because...

Earlier I talked about the importance of making your home a haven for your special...

I’ve been struggling to know what is best for my son for a while now....

I recently read this amazing essay by Emily Perl Kingsley, that I hear is rather...

We recently went on vacation to Orlando Florida, and brought the whole family. In the...

This article was previously published on Abby's blog on LDS Blogs.com. My son in on...

I have a friend who has cancer. It's pretty advanced. He's suffering a lot. He...

Many of you may know that Autism often comes with Sensory Integration issues. At least...

I've debated sharing this story. But I think it's an issue for many families, and...

Shame on the NY Times for making Thomas S Monson's death into a political rant....

I have a New Years resolution that I must tell you. If I don't talk...

This Christmas I have a heavy heart. My friend is dying. He's got 3 kinds...

I went to the craft store in June and found the Christmas isle was already...

I will never forget the day I became a mother. It changed everything for me....