Memories

In Dis Abled Mom, Family by Amy Blanchard

I remember my mother’s words Of the day that I was born. She wanted a girl after so many boys Then she got me – oh the joy. They said …

T.G.F.F.

In Dis Abled Mom, Family by Amy Blanchard

T.G.F.F. Thank Goodness For Family. I sure do love mine. My hysterectomy is done – the surgery went well and I’m healing slowly but nicely. After two nights in the …

Post Surgery Worries

In Dis Abled Mom, Family by Amy Blanchard

Waiting, Wondering and Worrying Okay, I confess. I’m scared. Nervous. A wee bit apprehensive. About my upcoming hysterectomy, that is. By the time you’re reading this, I’m sure I’ll be …

Reflections

In Dis Abled Mom, Family by Amy Blanchard

Throughout my whole life people have told me about myself. They say things like, “You’re so strong.” “You’re so brave.” “You’ve got an amazing attitude.” And they often want to …

Taking Advantage of Life

In Dis Abled Mom, Family by Amy Blanchard

This month’s theme at Audacity is “Taking Advantage”. I wasn’t sure what I had to say on the subject, so I kept putting off my article. Then, one day, I …

A Year In Review

In Dis Abled Mom, Family by Amy Blanchard

Wow! I can hardly believe it, but this article marks my one- year anniversary of writing for Audacity Magazine. And what a year it’s been! I took this opportunity to …

Diaper Freedom

In Dis Abled Mom, Family by Amy Blanchard

No more diapers No more mess No more struggles changing a pest! Okay, so my poetry skills leave much to be desired. But you get the idea, right? Yup, Ella …