Author Archives: Life With Opal

What do you think of when you hear that phrase? I think of a carefree, easy, fun life! A life that just falls into place no matter what twists or turns you take. But life isn’t like that is it? I soooooo wish it was though! How great would life be if we could haveContinue reading “Rainbows and Butterflies”

IT’S CHRISTMAS! Well… almost! I can’t believe it’s only a week away! I never really thought about it before this year, but I truly believe having Christmas at the end of the year is the best! This year has been full of surprises, hardships, and just tons of things no one saw coming! But IContinue reading “The Magic of Christmas”

It’s been one week since we were told that our daughter has Autism. But it’s been close to a year since all of this started. It’s so crazy how in one moment your life is one way and then completely changes in a second. I can’t tell you how much I have grieved in thisContinue reading “One Week”

Autism. A six letter word that I knew nothing about, until this year. When I heard the word “autism,” I couldn’t tell you much about it. I thought I did, but it’s not until you’re called into the front lines of the battle that you better understand the war. Deep I know, right? Why amContinue reading “Autism”

First off, I want to apologize for taking such a long break since my last blog! Life has a habit of happening, and I hadn’t had a chance to just sit down and write. For the last few months, it has been heavy on my heart to reach out to other moms, and relate withContinue reading “18 cents”

We have all asked this question at least once in our lives. “Why me?” There’s no right or wrong answer to that question, and for most of us, we may never know! We’ve all had our pity parties, our “Why me?” “Why today?” “Why now?” and “WHY?!?!??” We’ve all gone through things, we’ve been hurt,Continue reading “Why Me?”

My darling daughter is three months old as of last week! Where in the world has the time gone?!?!?! I can HARDLY believe it! She is growing so fast, and learning so many things already that I am simply amazed at how wonderfully made we are- even as babies! Opal has already learned to smile,Continue reading “You Gotta Work for It”

We all have our story. It’s the story we ask and tell all new mothers. It’s the story we hold close to our hearts and can never forget. It’s our birth story. No, this isn’t the story of when we were born and how our mothers joyously and lovingly welcomed us into this world. It’sContinue reading “My Story”