Columns

September 21, 2018September 19, 2018

Communication Should Make You Go ‘Hmmm’

Columns, Raising an Angel - a column by Mary Kay

Things that make me go hmmm … As I waited at the pump for a fill-up, the attendant yelled, “Hey lady, don’t smoke there!” About 20 feet away from ... Read more

September 14, 2018September 12, 2018

Mischievous Angels

Columns, Raising an Angel - a column by Mary Kay

To celebrate changes ahead, I wanted to make a special dessert for my husband. Inspiration came when I saw watermelon on sale. After a summer of overindulgence, a watermelon ... Read more

September 7, 2018September 5, 2018

Finding an Angel Buddy

Columns, Raising an Angel - a column by Mary Kay

We spent our last blast of summer at the beach. Jessie swam in the ocean, sifted sand on the seashore, searched for wild ponies, rode a go-kart, and went ... Read more

August 31, 2018August 30, 2018

Bucket Lists Become Adventures

Columns, Raising an Angel - a column by Mary Kay

Before the phrase “bucket list” was coined, I had one! I was 9 when I read the book “Misty of Chincoteague.” For many young girls, this novel made us ... Read more

August 24, 2018August 22, 2018

Learning Social Graces Takes Time

Columns, Raising an Angel - a column by Mary Kay

She saw him from across the room. I’m sure everyone in the restaurant did. However, the difference was Jess wanted to meet the young man while the other patrons ... Read more

August 17, 2018August 15, 2018

‘Talking Back’ Isn’t the Same Thing for an Angel

Columns, Raising an Angel - a column by Mary Kay

For a moment, I lost her. We had just been swimming and were walking back to the car. I doubled back to put the inner tubes away and the ... Read more

August 10, 2018August 9, 2018

Sometimes It Feels As If We Live in a Different Universe

Columns, Raising an Angel - a column by Mary Kay

This morning was like any other day, except it wasn’t. Instead of my doing “everything,” Jess pitched in to help without being asked! As a mom, it’s almost always ... Read more

August 3, 2018August 2, 2018

When Angels Meet

Columns, Raising an Angel - a column by Mary Kay

Several years ago, when I was given the choice of going to an American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention or the Closing The Gap (CTG) Conference to help in the Speak for ... Read more

July 27, 2018July 25, 2018

She’s a Card-carrying Angel

Columns, Raising an Angel - a column by Mary Kay

During the summer, Jess goes out twice a week with Shonda. I like that they go exploring and shopping together. Yes, it’s nice to have alone time, but it’s ... Read more

July 20, 2018July 19, 2018

Making Friends, Plans, and Progress in Hippotherapy

Columns, Raising an Angel - a column by Mary Kay

The one thing I know for certain is that life does not go as planned. When Jess was a wee one, I assumed she’d be a barn rat (someone ... Read more