Life has been beyond crazy for us lately. I’m in the never-ending battle of seeking a full and complete diagnosis for my daughter and now back to the adult caregiver role as my mother has been battling breast cancer and became paralyzed in August. Right after Josiah’s premiere in August we came home to my mom spending two months in the hospital and rehabilitation. She was discharged from both on October 8, 2024 and the last two months have felt like 6 months.

My daughter has a diagnosis of ADHD combined-type, Sensory Processing Disorder and ODD. My son has a diagnosis of Autism, ADHD combined-type, Sensory Processing Disorder and Anxiety. I am a homeschooling mom, entertainment mom and social media manager for my son. Add to that my mother’s diagnosis’ and you can imagine how full may hands. Send Dr. Pepper and help, please!

For those that don’t quite know what the “sandwich generation” is, it’s those “lucky ones” that are caring for both their aging parents and their own children at the same time. We are “sandwiched” between the responsibilities of raising our children and providing support for our elderly parents. The stress level is off the charts and at times I am surprised I’m still a functioning member of society.

As I navigate this new chapter of life I often find myself wondering what’s going to happen next. What does the next ten years look like? Josiah will be headed off to college. Naiyah will be starting high school, I will be in my mid-50’s and not sure if my mother will still be with us. I wonder will I have spent the majority of my younger days being a care giver to everyone else and putting my desires and dreams on the back burner. I will never regret becoming a mommy and I know God will bless me for caring for the many relatives that I have. I try not to get weary in well-doing (Galatians 6:9) but in being fully transparent let me say this ISH is HARD!!!!!