Roommates

Is Craigslist God’s Way of Saving the World?

Is Craigslist God’s Way of Saving the World? Tiredness sets in.  I hear my bed’s urgent call, “Get in here!” I fail to heed the call, and instead, grab my Smart Phone and check it one more time before I give up on another long day.  The switch from daylight savings time has thrown me

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Ground Hog’s Day. The More things Change, the More they Stay the Same?

The More things Change, the More they Stay the Same? The daily adventures of being a “special needs” mother often feels like the movie, Ground Hog’s Day. You wake up and find certain rituals and routines follow you through decades and no matter how hard you try to change it up, they repeat. In my

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Our Shining Beautiful Community Glimmers this Holiday Season

While we love our words on Shining Beautiful, it is difficult to string them together in such a way as to capture the camera sees and what are hearts feel during the holiday season. Each year, we have two major events, a holiday party and Mikelle’s birthday party. These celebrations not only connect Mikelle to

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Welcome to the Shining Beautiful Community

Meet new roommate, Ashley Ryder.  Ashley moved in with Mikelle and me in November just before the Thanksgiving holiday. Don’t worry,  Taylor is still helping out even though she moved out in October.   Ashley’s first blog for The Shining Beautiful Community. Moving truck loaded: check Final hugs and kisses doled out: check Itinerary established:

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