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Just Show Up (Easter Thoughts)

On the night before Jesus died on the cross, Peter and John – two of His closest friends – followed him secretly and witnessed the persecution. Peter was clearly afraid...

Welcome to 2026?!?!?

True confession - I started this blog in January, yet I am now frantically cranking it out at the end of February! What on earth happened to the last 60 days? I have no idea. It’s a blur...

What is a “Semi-Independent” ASD Adult?

The goal of Community Independence of Texas is to create a fulfilling and affordable living situation for semi-independent autistic adults. But what do we mean by "semi-independent"?...

Firing it Up for Fall!

It’s fall and the weather in Texas is finally starting to cool down – at least a little! It has been a crazy busy summer for all of us here...

Time to Try their Wings

The transition from school services to adulthood for those with ASD has been likened to falling off a service cliff. This is even more the case for those with level...

Seeking Peace

Peace is a valuable commodity these days, particularly for families seeking a solution for the future of kids with special needs. As a mom of three awesome autistic adults, I...

A Night Before Christmas Survival Guide

Quite a few years ago when I was having yet another MFM (Mom Failure Moment), I wrote this under the inspiration of the poem A Visit from Saint Nicholas. With...

What We Take

It is said we come into this world with nothing and we take nothing with us when we leave, but that’s not true. We actually take with us just what...