Forever In Mom Genes

Tag: Bittersweet moments

Nothing Says Sad Like A Soggy Sandwich—First Day Of Kindergarten

Sep 20, 2010

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by

Lisa Thornbury

in disability, education, parenting, Special Needs

Parenting a child with special needs is challenging in ways I never expected. The love I feel for both my children is equal, but the fear and uncertainty around my daughter is more gut wrenching and harder to shake. I’m sure friends and family had a betting pool about the state I’d be in today. Sorry…
There Will Be Tears

Sep 19, 2010

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by

Lisa Thornbury

in relationships, Stories

Avery starts school tomorrow. Full day Junior Kindergarten, three days a week. I….am a wreck. Many kind people have reached out to tell me, “It’s ok. It gets easier. She’ll love it. You’ll be fine.” All thoughtful and well-meaning comments. And it’s true, she will love it. And she will be fine. But will I?…