Dreams of a Child for a Better Life
When I was a little girl, I used to dream of a better life. I wanted to be able to have amazing food. I wanted to live in a warm house and…
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RAD Emotion Limitations Called Reactive Attachment Disorder
No matter how often my daughter used the emotions chart, RAD emotion limitations only allowed her to point at one of two illustrations; angry or afraid. Imagine a World with Only Fear…
Complicated Adoption Process. Preparation: Part 2
The most important thing you will do in preparing for the complicated adoption process is to gather and research the most current information available. Part 2 of: Adoption is Extremely Complicated. Don’t…
Happiness is a choice. You have to choose it everyday. You have to fight for happiness.
If I had magic wand I would help children. And also help my sister Lidia and my mom Oksana. I would help my sisters and brothers to have good mom Oksana to…
The RAD Child Emotions Called Reactive Attachment Disorder
It took a long time for me to understand the RAD child emotions that my oldest daughter expressed. I wish I heard what she meant instead of what she said. Go Away!…
Amy's (Turkey) Cheese Ball
Make Amy's Turkey Cheese Ball and watch your friends and family gobble him up! If you are looking for a simple delicious appetizer that travels well look no farther! My cheese…
Complicated Adoption Process. Preparation: Part 1
The most important thing you will do in preparing for the complicated adoption process is to gather and research the most current information available. Adoption is Extremely Complicated. Don’t do it (without…
Uncle Clair's Cabin
All photos were shot without assistance by our son, Jack, who has Downs syndrome. He’s quite proud of his photo blog. Click on the picture to open it and read Jack’s comments…
Grandpa's Outhouse
All photos were shot without assistance by our son, Jack, who has Downs syndrome. He’s quite proud of his photo blog. Click on the picture to open it and read Jack’s comments…
I Learned That to be Brave You Have to Just do it
Sometimes in Russia they have different food. And in America they have different food too. But in reality, I never have good enough food to eat in Russia. But in Russia they…
The RAD Parent Emotions Called Reactive Attachment Disorder
Rage and apathy must become only a place in the evolution of RAD parent emotions. Eventually, our emotions need to evolve to a different place. I Simply Can’t Take Any More It…
Down Syndrome Family: The Bonus Chromosome
Jack didn’t waste any time in showing us that he and his “bonus chromosome” would do far more for his Down syndrome family than we would ever do for him. You’ll Never…