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Lucky

Posted on March 9, 2021 by saussi77

Lately, several people have pointed out that our family was hit particularly hard by the pandemic. We certainly have had a string of misfortunes, no doubt about that, but it’s hard for me to accept that we were hit hard … Continue reading →

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2020—Year in Review

Posted on December 31, 2020 by saussi77

I feel like a train wreck is a suitable image for 2020. Oh, what a year! None of us will forget this one for a very long time. We all know the global craziness—the fires in Australia, the police killings … Continue reading →

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Reflections

Posted on October 6, 2020 by saussi77

Who is that girl I seeStaring straight back at me?Why is my reflectionSomeone I don’t know? It turns out the kids do well with school when Disney music is playing. The above lyrics are from Mulan, before the village girl … Continue reading →

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Penance

Posted on September 30, 2020 by saussi77

After a week of sickness burning through our house like this year’s ever-present wildfires, Grace revisited the pediatrician today for another round of bloodwork. It was at her infectious disease doctor’s behest; he does not have the capability to do … Continue reading →

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Compromised

Posted on September 23, 2020 by saussi77

I saw a meme recently that said, “The reason parents are so stressed with the pandemic is we are constantly having to choose between our children’s physical and mental health.” Those words are painfully true. But for most, it’s not … Continue reading →

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Origins

Posted on September 12, 2020 by saussi77

I don’t remember how much of what happened last fall I posted here—not much, I think—but I’m sure I haven’t written about this yet. But, after my last post about how Grace has so much anxiety, it seemed fitting to … Continue reading →

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Hard Truth

Posted on September 10, 2020 by saussi77

I’ve been thinking about writing an honest post for a while. But honestly, everything is so depressing and hard that I haven’t really wanted to share our truth. And I don’t want or need anyone’s sympathy; life is hard for everyone these days and we will get through it no matter what. Continue reading →

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Isolation

Posted on May 28, 2020 by saussi77

As schools across the country wind down for the summer, parents everywhere are lamenting their children’s loss of normalcy. Children and teachers alike are distraught that they were unable to say goodbye face-to-face, unable to hug their friends as they … Continue reading →

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A Vision of the Future

Posted on May 19, 2020 by saussi77

When Gracie was younger, she would bristle at being called “blind.” She would adamantly reject the term, saying instead that she could see just fine. Although she was born with only about 10% of normal vision, it was all she’d … Continue reading →

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Attrition

Posted on May 16, 2020 by saussi77

The fall of 2019 was a difficult time. In late August, Grace came home from school one day with a red and swollen thumb. Due to the redness and heat, we started her on antibiotics, but the thumb didn’t improve. … Continue reading →

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