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#7QT: 7 great saints to know for neurological problems

Gotta medical problem that is neurological in nature? These are your go-to friends in heaven.

How to manage your special needs grief (without letting it own you)

A couple months ago an unexpected wave of special needs grief hit me like a ton of bricks during Mass. Here’s why, and here’s what I did about it.

How we (fake) toddler Montessori at home with a special needs child

A peek into Oscar’s new big boy, Montessori(-ish) play space. What we love about Montessori is that it empowers him to take ownership, to easily express his preferences, and to engage with his environment and his family.

Different gifts, same spirit

We evolve as individual beings — not from incompleteness to a finished product, but from one wholeness to another.

#7QT: Seven things about the first (normal) week of school

Ever wondered how we do what we do? Here’s a #7QT look (Seven Quick Takes) at a typical week in the life of Team Wilkens.

The courage to risk failure

That time I took a test for college credit and almost shot myself in the foot out of fear of failure…

#7QT: 7 thoughts about writing a book

To celebrate a finished first draft, I share some answers to common questions I’ve received about writing a book, and a few tips and tricks from the writing journey of a total noob.

It is finished

I’m sitting in Panera and 14 seconds after I typed the last word of this book about my pilgrimage to Lourdes, I hear singing in Latin. It sounds like the rosary being sung in Lourdes. I mean, it sounds EXACTLY like the rosary being sung in Lourdes.

Fully Known

I berate myself (and others) for not knowing better, seeing better. But there is only one who Knows us as we are meant to be known, and loves us anyway.

#7QT: That time I went to Lourdes and got marching orders. (Twice.)

Sometimes discernment is hard. But sometimes, God just throws up his hands and does it for you. (Twice, if necessary.)