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Emmett John / Shoes and Socks

Heartbreak and Frustration: I can’t even imagine

"....... I would almost rather have toothpicks shoved under my fingernails, than try to find him socks that he'll wear....." Read More

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January 31, 2016
Elliott / Emmett John / My thoughts

Elliott and Emmett are both having nightmares

"....... Emmett's been having nightmares almost every night since his Mom left. That's part of the reason he seeks me out in the middle of the night....." Read More

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January 29, 2016
Emmett John / My thoughts

Started out rough but ended up awesome

"........ This poor kid has nightmares almost every night, ranging from a black hole appearing in our house and sucking everyone but him and Elliott into it, all the way to being eaten alive by a wolf and not being able to wake up......" Read More

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January 28, 2016
Elliott / Emmett John / Gavin / My thoughts

Gavin’s going to miss physical therapy today

".........There's no practical way to do both and I had to make a decision....." Read More

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January 28, 2016
Emmett John / My thoughts

I’m on pins and needles waiting to pick the boys up from school

".... I'll know the moment I see his face and that moment will determine the course the rest of the day takes...." Read More

14 Comments
January 27, 2016
Emmett John / My Projects

Doing the right thing feels awful sometimes

The truth is, I'm struggling with this right now because all I want to do is snuggle him and rescue him from everything that's causing him distress

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January 27, 2016
Read more about the article Here’s some pictures from Emmett’s occupational and physical therapy appointments this week
Emmett John / Occupational Therapy / Physical Therapy

Here’s some pictures from Emmett’s occupational and physical therapy appointments this week

Check out some pictures from Emmett's OT and PT this week. He's been doing pretty awesome.. ☺

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January 27, 2016
Read more about the article Emmett’s sleep problems are getting worse
Emmett John / My thoughts

Emmett’s sleep problems are getting worse

I seems like I make progress with Emmett and his sleeping challenges, only to cycle back to around with the slightest disturbance in his life.

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January 26, 2016
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