Awareness Blog

A Symbolic Voice Might Have Made A Difference

My experience with my grandson, Robert Thacker being in my car before A-Nod for Situational Awareness came along. One day, possibly seven...

Halloween, Karen, Police, and A-Nod

Two weeks before Halloween, the Iowa State Fairgrounds held its Drive through Organizational Halloween Resource Event, giving treats and...

Focus on the moment...

A Walking Meditation Find a quiet place and begin to walk slowly. Focus on the experience of walking. Be aware of the sensations of...

One’s path is never really known until we choose to take the first step.

One’s path is never really known until we choose to take the first step. That’s the takeaway when one looks at the beginning of that...

Trains can be very exciting to ride and they can also be a bit scary...

especially if one is dealing with anxiety issues. Robert asked me a couple days ago if we could take an Amtrak train to St Louis to see...

They Still Need Love

I recall one member who came to a meeting. This person looked lost and was wearing a sun visor to hide their shame. I was aware right...

“When I Grow Up I Want To Be A Firefighter”

I have watched my husband, Larry Sr., share his love of fire trucks and ambulances with our 4 boys, Robert, Michael, Larry Jr., and...

The Last School Bell Has Rung...

Riiinnnnnng! The last school bell of the year has rung for our kiddos. It is celebratory yet it can also bring unforeseen anxieties and...

Danger in Detroit Averted

Several years ago, when our children were toddlers, my wife and I encountered a suspicious person in the Detroit Airport, one of the...