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St. Oscar Romero What’s in a name? How our kids got their Catholic saint names and why it matters
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What’s in a name? How our kids got their Catholic saint names and why it matters

March 7, 2019March 8, 2019 Christy10 Comments

Where did the Wilkens kids get those weirdo names, and why? All your questions answered here…

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

December 11, 2018December 11, 2018 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.

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

September 14, 2018September 14, 2018 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.

Miriam’s First Communion
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Miriam’s First Communion

May 29, 2018March 30, 2019 Christy2 Comments

More than a year ago, a ridiculous dream formed itself in my heart. On May 5, 2018, it actually happened.

Three Good Things, or the vacation that wasn’t
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Three Good Things, or the vacation that wasn’t

June 29, 2017 Christy1 Comment

Help doesn’t come when or how we want it, but it’s there. You can always find Three Good Things.

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A Sabbath year

April 27, 2017April 27, 2017 Christy1 Comment

A few weeks ago, I got an email from another special needs mom, someone I don’t know directly but who knows many of my friends. She got in touch with me because someone had suggested taking her son to Lourdes, which made her remember our upcoming pilgrimage, which made her get in touch to ask…… Continue reading A Sabbath year

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This is the face of a girl who just finished Anatomy & Physiology I *and* II in a single semester with Aโ€™s in both. ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿป (I think I had a family around here somewhere... maybe some writing projects once upon a time... where did I put those? Lemme look.) ๐Ÿฅ #nursingschool #prerequisites #anatomyandphysiology #secondcareer #onestepatatime
$2500 in toys, check. Let's keep it going -- LAST CALL TO ORDER toys for @dell_childrens! (Link in profile) . I don't even know what to say except THANK YOU, from the very bottom of my heart. You people have completely blown me away with your responsiveness and generosity. . By my count, we still have 8 toys ordered but not yet delivered, so don't worry (too much) if you haven't heard from me yet. . I'm going to shut down the wishlist at 9pm CENTRAL on Monday 12/2, in order to ensure that everything arrives in time to be stuffed into the van. (Here's hoping...๐Ÿคž๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™Œ) If you want your donation to be part of what promises to be a truly epic birthday St. Nick delivery trip, don't miss out! Check out the sweater I found for Himself to wear. . And don't worry -- all toys will find their way to Dell, regardless of when they find their way to us.
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Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours. We are abundantly blessed. #saintquotes #thanksgiving #givethanks #thanksbetogod #stteresaofavila
Mamacitas. ๐Ÿ’ #thanksgiving #thankful #mothers #motherinlaw
Grand total: $2000 worth of toys and counting! Processing donations has been a family affair. (Oscarโ€™s job is Chief Silent Spokesmodel.) ๐ŸŽ One more week to donate! Check out the link in profile. (If youโ€™re local, grab something during your holiday shopping this weekend and I will pick it up from you.) ๐Ÿ’ All donations benefit @dell_childrens in Austin. Thank you SO MUCH for your generosity. This week has been truly inspiring.
"Either we learn to find the Lord in the ordinary everyday life or else we shall never find him" ~ St. Josemaria Escriva ๐Ÿ‘ถ ๐ŸŒณ ๐ŸŒธ ๐Ÿก #seekthelord #everydayholiness #everydaysanctity #beasaint #sundayquotes
300+ individual toys worth over $1140 donated in two days. You. Are. MARVELOUS! Letโ€™s aim for $2500 by Dec 3! Wish list link in profile. ๐ŸŽ Boxes are pouring in already. This pile is gonna have to be relocated soon! And Iโ€™m starting to wonder if we will need a bigger van. ๐Ÿค” If youโ€™ve already donated, thank you, from the bottom of ours hearts. Can I ask you to spread the word? Encourage two friends to contribute! ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿป Not an Amazon person? If youโ€™re shopping this week and youโ€™re local to Austin, throw a toy in your cart and I will come pick it up from you. If youโ€™re not local, DM me for shipping info. ๐ŸŒฒ If you havenโ€™t donatedโ€”itโ€™s not too late! Gifts will go to @dell_childrens on Dec 6.

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