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My Rosary Story: Muscle Memory
Articles · prayer

My Rosary Story: Muscle Memory

October 21, 2020December 12, 2020 ChristyLeave a comment

During our family rosary, we unite ourselves by offering ourselves, pouring what is in our hearts out into the little community of our family. We gather our minds and bodies back from our fragmented daily existence to the heart of family unity, if only for a few brief minutes.

The care and feeding of a keto kid (now with 100% more gifs!)
Blog Posts · medical

The care and feeding of a keto kid (now with 100% more gifs!)

March 29, 2019December 12, 2020 ChristyLeave a comment

If you've ever wondered what it's like to feed a developmentally delayed 3 year old on a ketogenic diet -- and who hasn't?! -- this is the post for you! Here's what it takes to prep a single day's worth of food, liquid, and medication.

Woman sitting in a field overlooking mountains How to manage your special needs grief (without letting it own you)
Blog Posts · suffering

How to manage your special needs grief (without letting it own you)

February 19, 2019December 12, 2020 Christy4 Comments

A couple months ago an unexpected wave of special needs grief hit me like a ton of bricks during Mass. Here's why, and here's what I did about it.

How we (fake) toddler Montessori at home with a special needs child
Blog Posts · homeschool

How we (fake) toddler Montessori at home with a special needs child

December 11, 2018December 12, 2020 ChristyLeave a comment

A peek into Oscar's new big boy, Montessori(-ish) play space. What we love about Montessori is that it empowers him to take ownership, to easily express his preferences, and to engage with his environment and his family.

Different gifts, same spirit
Blog Posts · growth

Different gifts, same spirit

October 19, 2018December 12, 2020 Christy6 Comments

We evolve as individual beings -- not from incompleteness to a finished product, but from one wholeness to another.

Kids ready for their first day of school. #7QT: Seven things about the first (normal) week of school
Blog Posts · homeschool

#7QT: Seven things about the first (normal) week of school

September 14, 2018December 12, 2020 Christy3 Comments

Ever wondered how we do what we do? Here's a #7QT look (Seven Quick Takes) at a typical week in the life of Team Wilkens.

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