Opening up to the beauty of differences
Love holds the key.
When autism moves in
A difficult, near-deadly birth opened the door to the fragility of life. As fragile as the birth was, the months following my son’s entrance into the world were shaken by an earthquake, unsettled by a surgery, and rocked by a diagnosis. It seemed that at one fell swoop, the vision I held for the future collapsed. The road I thought we were on as a family took a sharp and unexpected turn. The journey ahead required great patience, maximum resolve, and guts.
Finding myself in dark times when everything should have been happy and light with a brand new baby in the house was more than difficult. I was weighed down by worry and fear. Could I carry the pain, the responsibility? Could I still create the family and the home I wanted?
KeriMeHome is a blog about how life can be a mucked-up mess and a pain in the ass sometimes. It’s also a blog to remember that life can be an exhilarating escapade, an enthralling adventure, and a most jubilant journey.
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The Goodwill Glass Debacle
Sitting on the garage floor, collecting dust and occasionally getting kicked by our careless footsteps, was a collection of glassware in various baskets. Like most of the world, stay-at-home mandates provided time (lots and lots of time) to sort through household items and secure a portion for donation. Trouble was: every time I tried to bring those glasses to a donation center, they were full. I was turned away frequently. So the glasses in their respective baskets stayed put in [...]
A Beautiful Nudge
I thought he was thunder, Mighty and mean – Where is he? I wondered. He’s there, but unseen? ©KeriMeHome His presence among us? No, that can’t be. Then what’s all the fuss – He sets people free? […]
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by Keri Horon Cumulus clouds, circling birds Worn-out wood, whispered words Silvery spheres that we puff Sticks, seaweed, and other stuff d r i f t Photo Credit - Pixabay Dust in the rays coming through glass Divided attention in algebra class Scattery sweet flowergirl’s petals Pollen released from springtime nettles d r i f t Hang gliders off cliffs Fame, and all of its ‘gifts’ Teenagers from folks Smoke from your smokes d r i f [...]
Offerings
This fictional short story is in recognition of World Autism Awareness Day (April 2nd) and Autism Awareness Month (April). May the ones who misunderstand gain a bit of insight; may the ones who love those with autism carry on with their enduring loyalty; and may the ones with autism receive the positive attention and acceptance they deserve. Offerings by Keri Horon The sun warmed the dashboard and the car’s interior to a pleasantly toasty temperature. Carefully, the woman lifted the [...]
Where I Go
by Keri Horon Raindrops plopped on pavement The sky was dappled gray Through the speckled window I gazed upon my day. Retreat inside or venture out Two things from which to choose A hooded coat upon my back What did I have to lose? […]
A Bountiful SUNday
Easter Sunday fell on April fourth in 2021. We were entering the fourteenth month of the Covid pandemic; lockdowns and restrictions had begun in early March 2020. It seemed that each and every time a glimmer of hope about the end of the pandemic appeared, it was extinguished by another surge in cases. Zach’s school had remained closed since the first Friday in March of ’20, and he was on month 14 of no formal academic program. He was missing [...]
Burgeoning Blossoms
Looking up, I noticed small buds on a tree about to pop with white blossoms in the middle of February, and a squirrel scritch-scratched his way along a still-bare branch. It glanced at me as if to say ‘so you’re here, too, enjoying this taste of spring.’ As I flipped open the laptop, I heard a grunting noise that grew louder and faster. Across the way was a twenty-something-year-old woman standing her ground with hands on hips, and to her [...]
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