Author Archives: jaysseh

    BETWEEN THE MOON AND ME ANGELS ARE ARRANGING GOSSAMER CARRIAGES TO DELIVER MY DREAMS TO GOD BETWEEN THE MOON AND ME ON FIREFLY WINGS THE SECRETS OF THE AGES ARE WRITTEN BETWEEN THE MOON AND ME LOVE NOTES … Continue reading →

Coco and I had a rare afternoon of not too much homework.  It feels like there’s never enough time lately for RPM lessons and creative writing so we took the time to do some skill building.  Then I asked Coco … Continue reading →

On this dreary, wet, cold night, Coco had a homework assignment to “free write” for 5 minutes.  And this is what came out.  I was not planning to post it.  My sister came over for dinner and I shared it … Continue reading →

Coco’s response when I asked her what she is thankful for this year… I AM THANKFUL FOR ONE THING MORE THAN ANY OTHER MY ETERNAL LOVE AND ETERNAL FAITH IN GOD ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE THROUGH GOD I HAVE ONLY GOD … Continue reading →

EVERY EARLY MORN I TELL MYSELF TODAY IS THE DAY I CAN DO IT TYPE AND TOUCH THE ANSWER CONTROL MY BODY TEMPER MY EMOTIONS BE A GOOD GIRL YELL IN MY HEAD AND NOT OUT MY MOUTH ATTEND ALL … Continue reading →

Coco and I try to squeeze in an RPM lesson every day.  RPM is the teaching method that led Coco to communication.  RPM (rapid prompting method) involves teaching students age appropriate content and keeping their attention through a variety of … Continue reading →

Coco’s response when asked the question, “What does peace mean to you?”… ALL AROUND AND MANY MILES WE SEEK THE TRUTH AND YEARN FOR JUSTICE WE STRIVE FOR PERFECTION AND LONG FOR BEAUTY MAYBE WE’RE TRYING TOO HARD A QUIET … Continue reading →

SUMMER STAY WEAR DOWN THAT CHILL TILL HES TOO BROWBEATEN TO ASSERT HIMSELF TURN BACK THAT CLOCK TO THE DAYS OF YELLOW HEAT THE ETHER TILL THE CLOUDS BURN AWAY

HARVEST MOON DREAMS OF CHRYSANTHEMUMS BURNING WOOD STOVES UNDER THE HARVEST MOON CRISP AIR BRACES ME A TIME FOR NEW BEGINNINGS OLD DISAPPOINTMENTS HAUNT ME A TEAR DROP LEAF FINDS MY HAIR REMINDS ME THAT CHANGE WILL COME REMINDS ME … Continue reading →

To say that this week was brutal would be an understatement.  I can’t remember a time ever that I have seen my girls so distressed (at least not at the same time!).  The transition to middle school has been as … Continue reading →