Author: Jessica Grono

Chocolate chip cookies are the best. However, there is nothing like an oatmeal chocolate chip cookie. The taste is delicious, but the oatmeal helps keep you full. Like chocolate chip cookies, the key is to add a significant amount of chocolate chips. The chocolate chips keep you coming back for more. Also, do not overbake. Keep the timer a lesser amount, and you’ll have cookies that are just perfect. Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup packed light brown sugar ½ cup white sugar Two eggs Two teaspoons of vanilla extract One ¼ cup all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking soda…

Time for a change and to enjoy life. How were your Christmas and New Year’s? These holidays are full of busy activities! We had a great December and looked ahead to a new year. A Christmas present that we gave was a trip to Disney World! We are sending our daughter with the school band/chorus. We decided to take our son as well. I’m looking forward to it, and you’ll read some blogs about our planning and trip. If you’ve been a reader of mine, you know that I like making resolutions. I like goals and achieving my goals. So…

The cookies are delicious! What is your favorite? Most of us have one favorite type of cookie. Christmas is the time to bake cookies. It’s a tradition in families. Do you have a favorite Christmas cookie? My favorite cookie is the chocolate chip cookie or oatmeal chocolate chip. I love the smell and the glorious taste. I want to make cookies, but since I’m physically unable to, I make them with my children. Laura used to be more into baking cookies, but she’s so busy now that she has no time. Jason and I use frozen cookie dough, and we…

In the beginning, God existed, which means so did Jesus. Being Catholic or Christian may seem like it’s getting more complex. Society frowns against moral law and pushes Jesus further away. I’ve moved Jesus away at certain times in my life. However, I learned that following Jesus made my life easier and happier. We all have had difficult times and prayed to God. Sometimes His answers are clear and quick. Yet, sometimes it seems like there needs to be an answer. Unanswered prayers can feel discouraged and disconnected from God. However, the true miracle is in the works without realizing…

How was your Thanksgiving? The day can go quickly; before you know it, it is over. Our Thanksgiving went well but small. However, no matter how small, I’m thankful for who I have around the table. I’m also grateful for those who couldn’t be with us. My friend, an attendant, came to dress me and feed me breakfast. I appreciate my care attendants because of much independence. After being ready, Jason and I watched Thanksgiving parades. I switched between three channels. When they ended, I got out of my wheelchair and did a few things on my iPad. We ate…

Black Friday plan of action or memories, but today is the day. Last night I did most of my shopping on Amazon and Kohl’s, which have already been showing great deals. So my bulk of shopping is complete, but I still have people that need gifts. Using my method to save money during the Christmas season has worked. I used my credit card rewards to pay for many things. Next year, try it for yourself. I enjoy shopping and want to find the best prices. I have beautiful memories of Black Friday with my dad. He used to take me…

Advent is Sunday! I like the season of Advent because we are preparing our hearts and home for the Christmas season. Advent is a season that lasts four weeks. Each Sunday, we start a new week of Advent until Christmas Day. Even though December is a busy month, Advent is a time to prepare. Prepare for what? The birth of Jesus on Christmas Day. Without Jesus, the world would be bleak. No love for our neighbor, no forgiveness, no kindness, and little to no compassion. We now know love because Mary said yes to God to bring Jesus into the…

Gratitude is essential. Too many people aren’t thankful and see the negativity in everything. Each day is a gift and an opportunity. I have lived in dire and abusive situations. I’m embarrassed about what I lived with and for allowing it to happen. However, life is a bit brighter when you see each day as a gift. Yes, I’m not happy about plenty of things this year. Some I can’t believe happened. But I can’t stay in that space because I’ll be sad. So, I choose gratitude. So many things are to be thankful for, and we need to realize…

Colder air arrived in many parts of the world. Are you ready? Some like warm weather with shorts and tank tops, while others prefer cold temperatures. I don’t mind being cozy with sweatshirts, but I like warmer weather if I don’t have to wear a jacket. Regardless of what we prefer, what does your closet look like for the winter? Did you pull out your winter gear yet? People with cerebral palsy often do not like the cold because the cold makes our muscles stiff. So I created a list of clothing and winter gear that I prefer. You’ll agree…

Being a mother to a son is rewarding and exceptional. I’ve been a mom of a son for nine years. Motherhood has been crazy, funny, and loving. Not to say that it’s always been easy because it hasn’t. However, it’s the best position. Having cerebral palsy means that I can’t do all the physical aspects that a son can need. So guilt is only natural, even if you can’t help it. So whenever I have feelings of guilt, I try to turn them back into positive ones. If you can’t play baseball, it’s okay. You can sign your son up…