Author: Jessica Grono

A trailblazer is someone who paves the way for other people. I didn’t realize the responsibility of this title until later in my life. However, I will never forget the story of how I learned the meaning. Towards the end of my eighth-grade year, my special education teacher fed me lunch. She helped me tremendously be in regular education starting at fifth grade. I still saw her for lunch and when I needed help with tests. One particular day, as I ate lunch, she said this to me, and I’ll never forget it – “Jessica, you’re a trailblazer for so…

Happiness is what I learned during the coronavirus pandemic. I learned a deeper meaning of happiness. When the pandemic takes away from you, and life is down to the bare bones, it is only up to you to find what makes you happy. I like to be happy. Complaining, gossiping, only finding the negative in life pulls you down. In no way does it make you feel good. Contentment is the name of my game. Sure, I dream and wish, but when the world stopped, finding contentment made life better. Top Ten List of What Makes Me Happy God -…

Cerebral palsy products can be expensive, but you can buy everyday products to help you. Spring time has been very busy for the Grono household. Cerebral palsy doesn’t stop our family.   I hope all of you have been doing well and living to your best potential.  To keep you updated, I have made a list of what I’ve been up to by helping my life stay independent. Cerebral palsy products for everyday life My husband bought me a Yogibo, which is like a bean bag but better. Cerebral palsy can make positioning difficult. No one wants to sit in a wheelchair all…

Thoughtful Jason turned eight years old today. Eight years? How does time go so fast? Why? Up until I became a mother, time was just time. It was there. Some days went horribly slow and some fast. But as soon as your baby starts sleeping through the night, time goes so fast. Memories feel like yesterday. I feel like parenthood is like picking up sand and watching it fall through your hands. That’s how quick it goes. Jason is a typical boy. He’s funny, smart, joking always. He likes the social aspect of school, but unlike his sister, not the…

How often do you say encouraging words to your children? We often nag them or tell them to stop doing something, but how often do we say something nice or kind? Human beings grow by hearing love, praise, consideration, kindness and support. Imagine if parents or caregivers spoke kindly each day what might change not only in our own family but in the world? Everyone likes to hear nice and positive things, but to a child, it’s even more important. Their minds, personalities, and self esteem are constantly changing. Saying nice words to a child can be life changing. What…

iPad Air has been a great buy for me. I like using iPads because they bring me so much independence. I can use it with so much ease and on my own. No one needs to set up a bulky computer or fragile laptop. I just pull over my iPad and can use it. Cerebral palsy makes using technology difficult, but I finally found something that works! My husband bought me an IPad Pro in 2017. It was great and got me many hours of writing, entertainment, games and job hunting. However, for about the last three months, it has…

Have you ever looked at your life and it is difficult to determine how it became so chaotic? Simple steps can bring your life peace and consistency. It is difficult to believe, but we often create chaos in our own life. Adding several social media hours to our day, bringing home extra work, excessive tv shows we must watch, holding onto a bad relationship are all ways to make chaos. I think each and every one of us has been there. We make our lives complicated when it’s unnecessary. It is a cycle we can’t end. The question is how…

Friendship and love are probably the most things that are important to me. Everyone has a place in their heart that is a soft spot. Think about things that make you truly happy and place a smile on your face. When I think about mine, even if I’m having a bad day, I smile. Here are my five ways to my heart. This is a fun blog to write because we get to think about the things that makes us happy. I challenge you to give it a try. It can make you a bit happier, and if you’re happier,…

Blessings sit right in front of your face or hidden in the background. Sometimes when we pray, our prayers aren’t immediately answered. Unanswered prayers frustrate us and wonder why. However, someone told me that God hears each prayer and used in the best way of God’s timing. God’s timing might not be my timing, but it’s the best time. I find blessings anywhere. We all can if we look hard enough. I’m going to write about 4 blessings in my life right now. I hope to inspire those who feel a bit lost in hope to trigger some ideas for…

My name is Jessica, and the year 2020 has been quite an interesting year. Many joys happened this year, and many sorrows as well. The lives lost from natural disasters, sickness and the coronavirus are unimaginable. I’m sorry to anyone grieving this year. The year started out pretty good for me. I finally became a substitute teacher after trying to have a teacher position for years. My children were thriving in school, and my husband enjoyed his job. Then, March 13 halted everything with this unknown sickness called the coronavirus. Year of the coronavirus My attendant first told me about…