Life’s Palette Blog

Life’s Palette is a space for sharing my personal stories and reflections.

I have also included journal articles and media pieces that I have contributed to.

All my writings are about my life, my caregiving journey, connections to others and the struggles faced in this chaotic world.

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Gathering the Pieces

Over a lifetime, dozens of people come and go. Some leave barely a trace, while others stay with us.

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I was invited to write a story for 3.21 Canada’s Down Syndrome Magazine in their special “The Money Issue.

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We received a commission.

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I say these families are amazing with pride because we are also one of them.

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She had come to tell me that they didn’t have any instructions on file about a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order.

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For as long as I can remember, I have been on the lookout for signs.

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I think sometimes my brother is bored of me and I understand.

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Returning to art school was more challenging than I had anticipated.

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Now, in midlife I find myself standing in the rubble of the expectations and promises of my early years.

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The head spread open and welcomed the sun onto its bright pedals and its face browned.

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I am not sure what I have been waiting for. It could be any number of things.

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