Wendy L Hooton

A Story of Love, Support, Celebration…and Dandelions Several months ago, I participated in a writing challenge where one of the prompts was to write about a “snow globe” time in our lives. A cherished memory, one we'd relive again and again if we could simply shake the snow globe and return to that moment. Well, I’ve had several of these moments with my son, but as I thought about this assignment, the memory that came to me was one I’d forgotten about. Reliving it brought tea

On Wednesday's I will often share some Wend's-Day Wisdom. I even titled my newsletter this (have you subscribed?) This story feels appropriate for some wisdom and today is Wednesday so here goes. Wend’s-Day Wisdom- Life got you down? The fastest and best way to lift yourself up when you’re feeling low, is to help someone out. Helping hands = happy hearts. Last May, Matt and I began to volunteer every Monday for Meals on Wheels. We began doing this to serve the seniors in our

Do birds freak you out like they do me? Yep, I am NOT a fan! Or should I say the old me was not a fan, but in my defense, I have good reason. Until recently, I joked the top of my head was marked with a target, seen only by our feathered friends that said, “poo here.” And let me tell you, poo they did. On more than one occasion I felt the familiar soft splat, knowing instantly what it was, yet my reflexes, quicker than my thinker, sent my hand straight to the target. The feel

Happy New Year! Did you know…2025 was the year of the snake. Snakes shed their skins, so this symbolized the process of letting go of the old and embracing the new. 2026 is the year of the horse. It’s the year of strength, reclaiming momentum, having clarity and the courage to pursue. This of course according to the Chinese zodiac, or at least what I understand of it. Now I ask, have you ever had a feeling you couldn’t explain? I’ve had one recently…several actually, that is

Never in all my days on this planet did I expect walking to become my addiction. Diet Coke, chocolate, white cake, groovy stuff, chick flicks, shopping at HomeGoods, maybe. Walking…NEVER! The old, younger me, would often joke that the extent of my walking was to the fridge and back. Now I would and could walk to a fridge five miles away. It’s true! I look forward to my daily walks, preferably at sunset, but morning strolls are a great way to start my day. Recently, I created

I’ve been wanting to write a blog post for a week or so now, however, I couldn’t think of a topic. I’ve been in the mood to write...

I wrote a book! But then unless you’ve been in a cave or are new here, you know that by now. However, did you know the reason I wrote...

It’s July and it’s hot. Do you know what else is hot? Our book. It’s been twenty-one months since its release and it’s still bringing the...

Happy Mother’s Day! For many years this was a difficult sentence for me to say. Mother’s Day is a holiday I struggled with for a long...

World Down Syndrome Day aka Son’s Day is just around the corner and our family is ready to celebrate, especially my son. He loves...

I LOVE Christmas! I love the music, the bright colors, being with friends and family, giving to others, annual festive traditions,...

It's October which means it's Down Syndrome Awareness Month. This post is for my son and the miracles I have the privilege of witnessing...

I’ve just returned from an eight-day trip to Norway, to attend a retreat with talented writers from different areas of the US and North...

How’s your summer going? Have you been able to stand up against the heat? And I’m not just talking about the heat of the sun. I’m trying...

The day I became a mom, the moment my son surprised me with his Down syndrome diagnosis, I went from feeling like it was the best day at...

Yay, summer is coming! This means gone are the days of complaining of rain and snow and dark and cloudy skies. Goodbye snowblower, winter...

Today I had an altercation with the wind. Although I believe a truce was reached, we both put up a strong fight. On Fridays, after...

My son is awesome! This is why it makes the thought of him growing older without friends or a social life difficult to accept. One of the...

I would like to take a moment to reflect on the unbelievable author event I held on November 4th, 2023, almost a month from the date when...

I had been working on an important project with my husband that I had to finish that required every waking hour of our weekend....