by Leisa A. Hammett | Jun 30, 2011 | Art, Autism/Disability, Grief & Loss, Motherhood, Nashville!
Ever read a story and suddenly found yourself crying? You realize your eyes are brimming. Sometimes you are so moved, the tears create a downward stream. You reach for a tissue and dab, or you swipe your cheeks with the back of your hand. Yesterday morning, watching...
by Leisa A. Hammett | Jun 21, 2011 | All The Rest of Life, Divorce, Grief & Loss, Spirituality, Travel
"May the sun bring you new energy by day, may the moon softly restore you by night, may the rain wash away your worries, may the breeze blow new strength into your being. May you walk gently through the world and know its beauty all the days of your life."...
by Leisa A. Hammett | Jun 7, 2011 | Divorce, Grief & Loss, Midlife and Beyond
by Mary Oliver One day you finally knew what you had to do, and began, though the voices around you kept shouting their bad advice– though the whole house began to tremble and you felt the old tug at your ankles. "Mend my life!" each voice cried. But...
by Leisa A. Hammett | May 24, 2011 | Autism/Disability, Grief & Loss, Motherhood
She's embarking on an unforseen journey, my new friend. To her and others fresh to parenting a child with autism, I share from my experience that began nearly a decade and a half: Knowing in your heart of hearts that all will be well. All IS well...
by Leisa A. Hammett | May 18, 2011 | Autism/Disability, Grief & Loss
It's graduation time. Going back over some older "Journey with Grace" blog posts–mining their contents for my current book project–I found this post I'd never published….I imagine that especially for families who have typically...
by Leisa A. Hammett | May 16, 2011 | Autism/Disability, Divorce, Grief & Loss
This being human is a guest house. Every morning a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness, Some momentary awareness comes As an unexpected visitor. Welcome and attend them all! Even if they're a crowd of sorrows Who violently sweep your house Empty of its...
