Recommendation
During my 3.5 hour time alone, I stepped into a Barnes & Noble. I love spending time in book stores. I went to the parenting/special needs section and scanned...hoping to find something with the title "Just for Shannon" or "Parenting Waverly & Oliver". To my surprise, I couldn't find anything. I did find a book that stood out to me. It is titled "Road Map to Holland". The author is the mom of 3 boys, one of whom has Down syndrome. She is an incredibly talented writer and I felt like she was writing for me. She has a way with words that I only wish I had. I have already finished it and Matt is going to start reading it soon. I also have a few friends who want to read it, to have a better understanding of what I am feeling.
I miss London in many ways, but tonight I really miss walking in our neighborhood. We lived in St John's Wood. A beautiful area north of Regent's Park. After dinner, we would always pack up the kids and go for our nightly stroll. Here, all we have found are apartment parking lots. I miss the High Street and SJW church park. I miss passing by Paul McCartney's house and wondering if I will catch another glimpse of him. I miss seeing them rolling back the awning at Panzer's. I miss the happy sounds coming out of the local pubs. I miss London tonight.
Comments
I'm glad you found a book that spoke to you. You have a beautiful family and your children are never far from my mind, although I only know you all from your blog.
Thanks for the book recommendation. I'm always looking for a good one, and well, there aren't very many of these "special needs" books that are very helpful. I like the title.
I'd like to recommend the book, "The Power of the Powerless" to you by Christopher DeVink. It's out of print I think, but I may be able to find a copy for you. I'll look and see...