Monthly Archives: March 2012

Every Thursday, I drive an hour away to take Jayden to his physical and speech therapy sessions. For physical therapy he spends an hour being twisted and bent in ways that I’m scared are hurting him,but ninety percent of the time, he’s either laughing, or fake crying. Yes, he knows the fake cry trick. Still, … Continue reading »

One of the main reasons I got out of the Army was because I was kicked out. Yes, that’s right. Kicked out. Not for doing anything wrong, but for being a single parent. My discharge was honorable, so don’t think of “kicked out” as a bad thing in this instance. Still, I can’t help but … Continue reading »

I have mentioned several times how I get frustrated with inconsiderate, tactless strangers. Despite the angry tone of some of my posts, I really do try to be patient with those who know not what they do. Its just that sometimes, my patience runs out. Would YOU be patient at a restaurant with a screaming, … Continue reading »

I showed up at the county office bright and early this morning. I sat for about 30 minutes amongst several addicts and young women having babies on purpose. I apologize if I sound judgemental, but I’m no stranger to addiction and I know what an abuser looks like when I see one. And no, I’m … Continue reading »

Anyone who has ever deal with ANY form of medical insurance knows the headache it can bring. First, you have to get the insurance. Then, you have to get referrals from your insurance company to get any type of specialty services. If you have more than one insurance, you have to ask your primary provider … Continue reading »

Picture this: family trip to the North Carolina Zoo, in Asheboro, three kids, two of whom didn’t want to eat breakfast and one of whom is wheelchair bound. One kid decided right before we embarked on the two hour drive to the zoo that her sneakers hurt her feet. So our trip involved an early … Continue reading »

Many of you who will read this already know me personally. For those just getting to know me, my name is Rebecca. My son’s name is Jayden. I’m introducing my son because he is the main topic of this blog. When he was about a year and a half old, he was diagnosed with cerebral … Continue reading »