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As Kelsey begins her eleventh year, emotions and feelings are often a point of discussion. Regulation and coping strategies are important to learn and develop early, and Kelsey does a great job.

We speak often about feelings and try to reflect often together.

Last night, Kelsey did ask if it was normal to cry when she was comfortable in her bed to wet her eyes and ease into sleep. She thanked us for talking through her emotions and giving her new tools to use to handle her feelings. This came up because she continued to tell us that when she was younger, in horrible pain, and taking so much medication, it was easier for her to quietly cry in her bed than it was to talk about how she was feeling.

Though she does not do this anymore, it was certainly hard to hear that it was once a regular evening ritual. The more we listen, the more we learn.

We are grateful to have conversations with our children, but we know that sometimes the feelings below the surface can vary from the way they appear.

Be brave. Be strong. Be honest 🙂

January felt like a year within itself. Illness, celebration, isolation, and snow. The dark mornings made it hard to work through at times. Together, we worked through it all.

We continue to hope for a healthy and safe 2022.

February started yesterday with 2.2.22 upon us today and 2-22-22 to follow soon. Milltown Mel passed away hours before Groundhog Day in New Jersey, and we await the outcome of Groundhog Day without him.

If the pandemic has taught us anything as a family, it is resilience. We hope that February 2022 is a great one for you and yours!

Make a wish.
She wishes COVID would come to an end.
What has been your favorite part of the year for you?
I did not get COVID and even though I missed a lot, I stayed healthy.
This year has been a tough one missing out on events, activities, and fun.

We are getting there, we hope, but we know this year has been hard on us all.
Our children dream of better days ahead.
We hope to see this wish come true.
Dream big.
May your dreams always come true, Kelsey.

The world shines brightly with you around.

COVID precautions have brought us to cancel our 1.22.22 Wings event. We will issue a refund to all who purchased and let you know of our new date OR our date for next year.

As always, we appreciate your support!