By Michelle Alexander I can pick a time in my life when I felt as though the world had stopped turning. When time seemed to slow down to the point of hearing my own heart beat, loud and clear as if it were a base drum methodically beating inside of my ear. Then the feeling …
Please do not stare . . .
We have all been there . . . in a public place with our child . . . and we feel the stares. What do you do? Kellie Moore, mom to 4 year-old JT, from Bowling Green, Kentucky recently created this t-shirt for those “special” occasions. That’s one courageous and creative mom you have, JT! …
How can YOU “Share the HoPE”?
Have you learned about a certain MUST-HAVE accessory for the wheelchair? Have you found the PERFECT toy that your child just absolutely adores? Have you learned from your mistakes on what NOT to waste your money on? Do you have a GREAT recommendation on a van, a bed or a feeding pump? Will you take …
Encore! The Meaning of Angel Day, Thirteen Days of Arthur Style
This is the continuation of ‘The Thirteen Days of Arthur,’ a series of writings by Melissa Mouzin-Bennett, mom to Arthur Hancock… ********************* This is my last post for my “Thirteen Days of Arthur” project, tomorrow is Angel Day, the day our precious Arthur got his wings so he could play in heaven. You may be …
Day 12: Safe and protected in my Father’s arms…
This is the continuation of ‘The Thirteen Days of Arthur,’ a series of writings by Melissa Mouzin-Bennett, mom to Arthur Hancock… ********************* I have talked a lot about Arthur’s lessons helping me to strengthen my body and my emotional state, but I haven’t spoken much about what Arthur taught me spiritually. Probably because that’s the …
Day 11: So, ummm…you’re awfully cute when that neuron misfires like that…
This is the continuation of ‘The Thirteen Days of Arthur,’ a series of writings by Melissa Mouzin-Bennett, mom to Arthur Hancock… ********************* Something that I didn’t understand when I was first laid eyes on him, and will never be able to explain is how cute Arthur was physically. I know I dwell a lot on …
Day 10: Use Your Walking Feet…
This is the continuation of ‘The Thirteen Days of Arthur,’ a series of writings by Melissa Mouzin-Bennett, mom to Arthur Hancock… ********************* I really never thought much about fitness before Arthur came into my life. I have dieted, worked out to make myself look better, yo-yo’d with my weight, size, and fitness level, but never wanted …
Day 9: The now infamous curly fry incident…
This is the continuation of ‘The Thirteen Days of Arthur,’ a series of writings by Melissa Mouzin-Bennett, mom to Arthur Hancock. ********************* What in the world would possess the father of a one week old terminally ill baby with a bilateral cleft and severe feeding problems to place a curly fry in said child’s fist? …
Day 8: Silence…
This is the continuation of ‘The Thirteen Days of Arthur,’ a series of writings by Melissa Mouzin-Bennett, mom to Arthur Hancock… ********************* I feel like I am somewhat gifted with a broad vocabulary and I tend to talk a lot sometimes. I also used to become very uncomfortable with silence and would need music or …
Day 7: Please don’t pull that trigger…
This is the continuation of ‘The Thirteen Days of Arthur,’ a series of writings by Melissa Mouzin-Bennett, mom to Arthur Hancock… ********************* As you may or may not know, I work for the WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) program as a nutritionist. My job is to take basic heights, weights, check iron, assess a nutritional …