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Robyn Barberry Commentary

Autism: The next doorway — Pt. 2
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Autism: The next doorway — Pt. 2

Robyn BarberryOctober 20, 20174 min read
Frank has ASD. Also some incredible gifts and some intense challenges. And he probably won’t grow out of it.
Autism: The new doorway — Pt. 1
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Autism: The new doorway — Pt. 1

Robyn BarberryOctober 14, 20174 min read
Today my son was diagnosed with autism – or ASD. I wasn’t terribly surprised. If anything, I was relieved.
A Moving Story, Part 3: Moving Day
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A Moving Story, Part 3: Moving Day

Robyn BarberrySeptember 25, 20174 min read
Robyn Barberry continues her “moving saga” in part three of her blog series.
A Moving Story, Part 2: Packing Party
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A Moving Story, Part 2: Packing Party

Robyn BarberrySeptember 13, 20176 min read
As I adjusted to life with the few necessities that would prepare our food, I kind of liked the simplicity of having less.
A Moving Story, Part 1: The Sign
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A Moving Story, Part 1: The Sign

Robyn BarberrySeptember 8, 20176 min read
Sometimes when God gives us a sign, it is literally a sign. At least that’s what happened to us.
The Hunger
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The Hunger

Robyn BarberryJune 21, 20172 min read
I realized that I needed the comfort of my Lord and Savior more than I needed pancakes to provide sustenance for my journey home.
Lament of the fidget spinner
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Lament of the fidget spinner

Robyn BarberryJune 1, 20172 min read
This is a response to Rita Buettner’s blog post singing the praises of fidget spinners. Though I’m a huge fan of Rita AND her poem, I can’t stand fidget spinners. Although they are not a problem in my art classes at St. Joan of Arc School, I can’t imagine trying to teach with a whole […]
First Communion Prep with Pope Francis
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First Communion Prep with Pope Francis

Robyn BarberryApril 24, 20173 min read
There is so much joy to be found in these 40 beautifully illustrated pages.
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Hold us, Mary

Robyn BarberryMarch 31, 20172 min read
Bedtime at the Barberrys is nothing short of a production. There are bathtime adventures, pajama races, and our own version of “circle time” where we discuss the events of the day and our dreams for tomorrow. This is followed by stories, including: perennial favorites like “Goodnight, Goodnight Construction
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Gifts from my Grandmother

Robyn BarberryMarch 31, 20173 min read
My grandmother, Marion Thuma Snyder Johnston, told me this story many years ago and said that she wanted to write it someday. She passed away peacefully on March 30, 2017. She didn’t get a chance to put it into writing, so I’m going to make sure that her
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