Someone once said to me: “You sure have a burden on you.” At the time I did not think to correct the person. I simply walked away not knowing what to say but feeling uncomfortable. I know that people feel sorry for disabled or mentally challenged individuals. I have heard so many comments over the years but never a, “You are so lucky!” Well, I will tell you something… if a burden lies, it is not on my shoulders. It is not mine to carry. It is ‘Dac’s.’She is the one burdened

DacsMommy Reblog… October 5, 2015 Have you ever been in a situation with your special needs child that made you laugh till tears ran down...

Tonight a song came on and my daughter started dancing. I mean she was getting down. Arms all akimbo. Bopping up and down. I watched her. Laughing and encouraging her to be the free spirit she is. I stood up and thought why not? I started mimicking her movements and what a sight we made. The music changed tempo to a slow dance. I stood there out of breath and the unthinkable happened. Dac moved over to me and wrapped her arms around my neck. It might have been “hug” time in h