You know how it goes, "Sometimes life hands you lemons . . ." What do you do? Well, try hard to make lemonade. In our household, we're still squeezing those darn lemons!Sometimes Life Hands You Lemons . . .
13 years ago, we were blessed with a beautiful baby girl. Bright, big blue eyes, happy, alert, responsive. Everything expectant parents desire. Never did we expect our wonderful baby girl would lead us in the journey of our lives. I don't have to tell those of you living with a mentally ill child, have a mentally ill loved one in your life, or suffer from one yourself that there seems like a whole lot of days filled with lemons; rotten ones to be frank. But you also know that droplets of lemonade touch your life from time-to-time when you realize that you're more compassionate of others, you have a different perspective than many, you appreciate the little things, and there ishope that your child or loved one will lead a mostly happy and healthy life.
I hope in this blog you will find nuggets of information and resources that you can use and share those that you have. So much of this journey we have done blindly and often with little support from our educational and healthcare system. Share your stories of triumph, frustration and enlightenment so others can learn and share as well. Knowledge is power and I believe the more we tell our stories and information, the stronger and more empowered we become.
Let's make lemonade together!
Oh Andrea- I had no idea. You & Jeff have obviously done an incredible job so far and I cannot imagine what it has been like. Thank you so much for sharing your story & your ongoing journey. I will certainly be thinking of your whole family and sending positive healing thoughts. Let's make Lemonade!!
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ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful blog Andrea. I am constantly in awe of your strength and courage! You, my friend are a warrior, and your family will only become stronger for you speaking out and encouraging others to do the same. By bringing people together you will find the force to effect change where needed. I would follow you anywhere and this is something that I look forward helping you -stir it up- in anyway that I can.
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