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One of the things associated with cerebral palsy is challenges with eating. 🥄🥣🥤 My son sometimes has a difficulty chewing/biting off pieces. Bread can get gummy…and sticks to the roof of his mouth. His tongue sometimes has a hard time dislodging it. We were SO fortunate to receive this meal from our local school! ❤️❤️❤️❤️Continue reading “Meal Modifications 😃”

Merlin is asleep at the other end of the house. I check a text and see that the special educator has asked if I would like to continue to put my son in the typical classroom scene next year(with peers or more special ed). I’m already feeling exhausted/defeated from reading the blurb. I relay itContinue reading “Atypical Education, To Be Or Not To Be”

The hospital registration called. Merlin has a dental appointment for his first teeth cleaning(and likely cavity fillings). Merlin in 13 years old. He cannot keep his mouth open for a cleaning. He has a strong jaw like a crocodile… it will snap shut if hands come near. 😀 There were many health questions to beContinue reading “Dental Cleaning”

Your hardest times often lead to the greatest moments of your life. —Roy T. Bennett Merlin was dying when he was born. I wanted him any way I could get him: quadriplegic, non verbal, health issues…I didn’t care. After 2 days Merlin started to breathe on his own. And gradually he started fighting to live.Continue reading “A Grateful Heart”