I wish people would stop staring. I designed some cards to give to people who stare at Knox. It’s happening more and more frequently. People can’t help themselves. Their eyes keep looking over at him. They don’t say anything but their eyes ask the questions loud and clear. “What’s wrong with that baby? Is […]
Creative Projects
Butterflies of Denmark
I’ve continued reading about other families who have had children with Cockayne Syndrome. All the stories are hard to read and I always cry. But ignorance is not bliss with this disease. I need to know what to expect so that we can give Knox the best care that we can while […]
“Whimsical Birds” ATC Swap
Yep, another bird swap. I’m trying to build up a collection of bird cards, so every time I see a bird related swap on the ATCs For All site, I sign up. For these cards, I used this bird stamp by “Memory Box-USA”. I also picked up these “muticultural” […]
Heart Of A Different Color
I’ve Forgotten My Lines
If you don’t know what to say to me these days, it’s OK. I don’t know what to say, either. I’ve forgotten all my usual lines. Does anyone have a script I can borrow for this next act?
All The Words You Said
EAT THEM. Yes, YOU. Eat them all. You said,”It’s not God’s will for your baby to be sick.” You said, “Knox will thrive and grow, in Jesus’ name.” You even said God would give him new DNA. You said I needed to CLAIM the promises that are available in Christ *in order to* […]
“Your Art Here”
“Variations”
“Bleeding Heart”
This sketch blends two meanings for the phrase “bleeding heart’, the literal and the metaphoric. A ‘bleeding heart’ can refer to the plant with drooping clusters of flowers shaped like hearts, or to a person regarded as overly sentimental.