Pediatric Stroke Streak – Sidewalk + Chalk

Get Your Streak on for Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month… It starts in May! Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month Idea #1 Write some facts about pediatric stroke on a sidewalk. It’s fast, easy, cheap, and you can reach a lot of people […]

A Major Part of Our Village – Raising a Child With Special Needs

We’ve all heard that it takes a village to raise a child. When you are raising a child with special needs, that expression becomes a complete reality. My husband and I both work full-time and have very fulfilling careers, so […]

Big Sister Olivia Streaks for Pediatric Stroke – Day 4

I know my Mom is going to write about how amazing Bright Ideas is tomorrow, but I can’t wait to go back this summer. I’m excited to see my old friends and go swimming. From Olivia, Evan’s 7 year old […]

Those Three Little Words

Those Three Little Words Evan:     “I love you, Mom.” Me:        “I love you too, Evan” Evan:     “I love you, Mom.” Me:        “I. Looovvvve. Youuuuu.” Evan:     “Mom, you forgot to say something.” Me:        “I love you TOO.” […]

Pediatric Stroke Streak – Sometimes You Just Have to Shake Your Booty

Okay, follow me with this one. I believe in the power of a laughter and a sense of humor. Don’t get me wrong – there is nothing funny about the situation that Evie is in – it is very serious, […]

Big Sister Olivia Streaks for Pediatric Stroke – Day 3

Not sure what to say about this drawing today… Except, maybe that even when you are a kid, sometimes you wish you could be someone else. We all have good days and bad days. So, let’s try to be nice […]

Nothing Better Than a Great Snuggle When You Need it Most…

One of the things that I remember most about Evan from when he was an infant was how much he loved to be held and snuggled. I vividly recall, during my 10 weeks of maternity leave, that each day, Evan […]