by Allison Jones | Sep 29, 2016 | Uncategorized
I keep residing in the euphoric moment of Tuesday night. It was euphoric because I didn’t vomit, fall on the stage, or stare blankly at my audience. I spoke my truth with conviction. That is brave. Please don’t confuse my words with stroking my ego,...
by Allison Jones | Sep 28, 2016 | Uncategorized
The moment of truth came and went last night. I stood up in front of 500 people and shared an intimate, detailed account of my boy’s different paths to the same destination. It was really a tribute to the kind of institution that Trinity is and an expression...
by Allison Jones | Sep 27, 2016 | Uncategorized
So, tonight I will be standing in front of an extensive crowd sharing my story of how my boys arrived at the same place taking different paths. It is the story of a place – a home where my boys have been nurtured and loved. I can honestly say I am terrified...
by Allison Jones | Sep 25, 2016 | Uncategorized
Friday night was an awakening of sorts. Words escaped me as I was totally immersed in the moment. Bailey’s dance team, the Boogie Down Crew, which is comprised of young adults with Down syndrome, was the halftime entertainment at my youngest son’s high...
by Allison Jones | Sep 22, 2016 | Uncategorized
There I was – back in my warm seat – nestled in the embrace of my writing workshop. Still on the path of trying to figure out what I am destined to write. I started out writing for children. It is a lot harder than it sounds, plus you can’t be...
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