Tag: veteran
Family
Seizures and what you did or did not know
Originally posted 2014-04-15 22:05:01. My son had his first seizure at two weeks old. The foster parent called it ”tremors”. He was diagnosed within his first two years after extensive testing. They could not figure out what all was wrong. Between him getting so sick so often and the seizures we frequented Duke Hospital in Durham NC. He had epileptic seizures but because part of his brain didn’t develop they could not say it was epilepsy. Today…
Family
Flashbacks
Originally posted 2014-04-15 18:59:26. Flashbacks, in one word can bring you to your knees. Over the years I have been affected by three house fires. The first was November 1994, 34 degrees and it was raining. The day and time are not as vivid in my mind anymore. This was the one was while I was still with the biological father and his family. The power had been out for several weeks at that point and…
Family
Some of the damage can’t be repaired
Originally posted 2014-04-11 12:35:08. Ah, it’s Friday. This week has been on full blast. With my husband taking a class at a local college to events with the local chapter of Special Olympics…we normally stay busy. But we take it like it is. Some of the abuse I was victim to has had a lasting effect on our lives. Some of which is a daily reminder of what I went through. Even though I have been through…
Veteran Spotlight
Meet Joy
Originally posted 2019-11-24 11:00:30. “My dad passed away and before he passed he picked up an art brush and he painted. He has painted some amazing pieces. So when he passed I drew a humming bird then I was looking at the humming bird and another memory came to me and another one. So I started my first piece in memory of my dad. Since I’ve done multiple pieces each represents someone’s stories. I’ve also…
Family
An invitation to our lives
Originally posted 2014-03-18 17:34:02. So here it is. The start, the beginning. Although I am a bit unsure how to do this so bear with me. I have been told on several occasions that I ought to ”write a book” about our lives. I am not beyond sharing our story I just don’t want the ”wrong” attention. You have people who are always going to be the skeptic, the non-believer, the supporter, etc…well I…
Veteran Spotlight
Sounds Like Freedom
Originally posted 2019-11-18 07:45:12. If you like music check this album out. Here are 3 songs they have on it. The artists are all military service members both past and present. He has a new song he did with another artist called The Patriot.
Family
Thank A Caregiver
Originally posted 2019-11-13 13:21:58. Hi there! If you or any caregivers you know would like a free sample of TREO, our new razor designed to help give caregivers more confidence and convenience in providing a comfortable shave to others, please send us a DM! #ThankACaregiver — Gillette (@Gillette) November 12, 2019
Family
Friend, Veteran, and Survivor
Originally posted 2016-10-14 13:43:48. What not to say to a Veteran who is experiencing abuse. https://reginavasquez.wordpress.com/2016/10/14/what-not-to-say-to-a-veteran-who-is-experiencing-abuse/ Fine Art America- Regina Vasquez http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/1-regina-vasquez.html?tab=artwork