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65 Degrees Today, 20 in Two Days: A Neurodivergent Mama’s Texas Prep

Lela Fagan January 23, 2026

Texas went from 65 degrees to 20 in just two days—and suddenly winter prep wasn’t just about blankets. It was about safe foods, peace of mind, and the quiet victories of neurodivergent motherhood.

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She Spelled It for Me: A Black Mama’s Moment of Neurodivergent Brilliance

Lela Fagan January 11, 2026

Sometimes miracles don’t roar — they whisper. When my six-year-old autistic daughter spelled “grapes” to make sure she was heard, I witnessed advocacy, literacy, and brilliance all wrapped in a single moment.

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When “No” Becomes Necessary: Embracing Change, Growth, and New Seasons as a Family

Lela Fagan January 8, 2026

Change doesn’t ask permission—it arrives, demanding clarity and courage. As a mother, wife, and senior administrative support staff member, I’m navigating a season where growth requires honest reflection, intentional action, and the willingness to let some chapters end so new ones can begin.

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From Nonverbal to Boss Baby: Celebrating Ella Grace’s Voice

Lela Fagan January 7, 2026

A mother reflects on her daughter Ella Grace’s powerful speech development—from once minimally verbal to confidently expressing her needs with faith, joy, and personality.

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Winter Break Milestones: Watching My Autistic Daughter Ella Grace Grow in Joy, Safety, and Speech

Lela Fagan December 30, 2025

Winter break has been serving miracles in small, sacred moments — and Ms. Ella Grace…

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When I Stopped Trying to Fix My Daughter, She Found Her Voice

Lela Fagan December 29, 2025

There’s a little secret I want to share about how my daughter, Ella Grace, began…

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Groceries, Grace, and God’s Timing: Eight Years of Becoming a Family

Lela Fagan September 4, 2025

Eight years ago, my vision boards were full of prayers for family + faith. This month, we celebrate the anniversary of meeting the boys — and watch Ella Grace sing whole songs in the background. God’s timing? Right. On. Time.

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Neurodivergence and the X-Factor

Lela Fagan August 9, 2025

I’ve realized something: raising neurodivergent children is like raising the X-Men. Their strengths are powerful, their challenges are real, and the world often misunderstands them. But fear isn’t the answer—understanding is. 🦸🏾‍♀️ #Parenting #Neurodiversity

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Inclusion in Action: An Autism Mama’s Unexpected Blessing

Lela Fagan July 31, 2025

A Grace-Filled First How one summer camp field trip reminded me that with the right…

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The Daily Grace of Parenting Neurodivergent Children: A Mama’s Story

Lela Fagan June 4, 2025

Parenting neurodivergent children requires deep listening, daily grace, and limitless love. In my latest blog post, I reflect on raising my three beautifully unique kids—and how God meets me in the moments in between.

The Weight of a Name: A Lesson for My Son

Lela Fagan May 28, 2025

🧠💛 Today, I reminded my son Tyson that he carries three names—child of God, his own, and his family’s. When our babies understand who they are, they grow into who they’re meant to be.

Walking in Your Calling: Why Faith Will Always Cost You Something

Lela Fagan May 12, 2025

There’s something deeply sobering about the way people react when you step into your purpose—especially when those people are the ones who know you best. Mark 6:1-29 NLT is a chapter that doesn’t just speak—it shouts. It tells two stories that seem separate but are inextricably linked by a common theme: the cost of calling.

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A Band-Aid is Not a Cure: Teaching Kids Real Accountability

Lela Fagan April 14, 2025

This morning, I had to teach my son that “sorry” is just a Band-Aid. It covers a wound, but it doesn’t heal it—especially if you keep ripping it open. 🩹 Read how one before-school moment became a full-on life lesson.

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An Open Letter to My Nieces: I Wish You Had Known Her, My Mama

Lela Fagan April 11, 2025

I wish you had known her... Twelve years ago, I wrote a letter to my nieces introducing them to their grandmother — my Mama. Today, I share it again, because her legacy still lives through us.

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I Am the Mama: When God Births a Calling, Not Just a Baby

Lela Fagan April 8, 2025

7 years ago, we said yes to a different kind of parenting path. We leaned on God, leaned into each other, and trusted that the story would be beautiful—and it is.

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The Day I Became Hannah: Choosing Family After Fibroids

Lela Fagan December 23, 2023

“They said I might be barren. I said I’d be a mother. God never told me how—just that I would be.” 💜 #FaithOverFear #HealingJourney #MyomectomyRecovery #InfertilityAwareness #FaithStory #MemoirsOfABlackGirl

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Still Hannah: My Fight for Hope After Uterine Surgery

Lela Fagan December 23, 2023

June 2015 Still Hannah: My Fight for Hope After Uterine Surgery Part Two of “The…

The Day I Became Hannah: Navigating Uterine Fibroids and Faith-Based Healing

Lela Fagan December 22, 2023

What happens when the fight for motherhood meets faith? “She asked who I was. I said, ‘My name is Hannah.’” I’m sharing Part One of my myomectomy memoir—a story of healing, hope, and identity.

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Taking Time Out To Count My Blessings

Lela Fagan December 22, 2023

As a mom of special needs kids, my journey of finding balance in life has…

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The Grace Message Found in the Parable of Jonah

Lela Fagan December 3, 2023

I feel blessed and humbled today as I had the opportunity to step into the…