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I once read a quote that said, "Normal is just a setting on the washing machine." I didn't know how true that could be until Nolan entered our life with all of his energy and joy. He changed our perspective on everything! We live in a society that tells us that we have to be, act, and look a certain way to be accepted. Autism, with all of its ups and down, has changed the way our family sees the world and how we live our lives. I started this blog, Our KInd of Normal, with the hope that it will do the same for anyone who reads it. Hope you enjoy!
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How Hard Can It Be?
I always thought a person just holds a board with letters on it, and the speller points to the letters. How hard can it be? Let me...
Laura Harrell
Oct 15 min read
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Underestimated
In the book, Underestimated , J.B. Hadley talks about how skeptical he was before he took his son to their first Spelling session. In the...
Laura Harrell
Sep 224 min read
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Spellers
We have started a new journey with Nolan that I've been hesitant to share. This is rare for me because when it comes to autism, I've...
Laura Harrell
Sep 123 min read
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Chill
Bull Bottom Farms is an amazing farm in our small town that hosts families twice a year for a day of fun! They have a corn maze, pumpkin...
Laura Harrell
Oct 9, 20244 min read
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Hope
As September is coming to an end, the Mississippi heat is dying down and the trees are slowly changing colors. This is my favorite time...
Laura Harrell
Oct 1, 20243 min read
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Long and Overdue Updates
I could have sworn I’ve posted an update more recently than March but apparently not! I’m guessing life and summertime got in the way of...
Laura Harrell
Sep 27, 20246 min read
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A Friend
I know I usually post about autism but today I heard a song on the radio that I can't get off my mind. I loved the music at first and...
Laura Harrell
Jul 15, 20242 min read
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Hallelujah
Sometimes I like to ride in silence on the way home from taking the kids to school. There is a lot of chaos and noise involved in getting...
Laura Harrell
Mar 6, 20243 min read
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Six Month Update
Six months ago, we were anxious, nervous, skeptical, and a little bit hopeful. Hunter and I had no idea what to expect from the stem cell...
Laura Harrell
Feb 26, 20243 min read
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Month #4 Update
I had great intentions to post updates every month, but somehow that third month got away from me! It has been four months and two weeks...
Laura Harrell
Dec 30, 20233 min read
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Month #2 Update
It feels like we went to Panama six months ago, not two! Today is 66 days since Nolan's last stem cell treatment! Hunter and I didn't...
Laura Harrell
Oct 18, 20233 min read
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One Month Update
It's hard to believe it's been one month since we got back from Panama for Nolan's stem cell procedure! Time has sure flown by! It seems...
Laura Harrell
Sep 23, 20232 min read
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Stem Cells Update
We have been overwhelmed the past two weeks with all the love and support for Nolan since he received stem cells! People have asked lots...
Laura Harrell
Aug 30, 20234 min read
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10 days
In 10 days Hunter and I will be boarding a plane to Costa Rica, I would love to say that we are going for a relaxing vacation in one of...
Laura Harrell
Aug 3, 20232 min read
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Summertime Update
Summertime is our favorite around here! No school, no homework, and longer days! I’d say we get to sleep in, but Nolan is up at 6am no...
Laura Harrell
Jun 28, 20233 min read
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Nine
My little boy isn’t so little anymore. On February 10th of this year, he turned nine years old. NINE!! I know some of you out there with...
Laura Harrell
Apr 24, 20233 min read
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Tornados
My daughter, Harper, loves to learn about natural disasters. She watches videos online about hurricanes, earthquakes, tornados, and...
Laura Harrell
Apr 17, 20234 min read
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Our Kind of Normal
Hello again! It’s been a while since I’ve posted a blog! Life happens, things get busy, and one excuse after the other has kept me from...
Laura Harrell
Mar 31, 20233 min read
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Purpose
What is the purpose of life? Why are we here? What is God's will for me? If you grew up going to church like I did you've probably heard...
Laura Harrell
Nov 4, 20224 min read
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Special Needs Day
Fall is officially here and I couldn't be happier! Every year I look forward to the cool mornings and wam afternoons that early Fall...
Laura Harrell
Oct 19, 20225 min read
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