by Abby Christianson | Apr 27, 2020 | Abby Christianson: Living in Harmony
It’s been over a month since my family cut off most of our interaction with the outside world, thanks to the Pandemic. And many people complain that they are struggling to stay sane. So I put together some of the ways my family has adapted to keep our sanity, and...
by Abby Christianson | Apr 13, 2020 | Abby Christianson: Living in Harmony
Welcome to week three of social distancing and lockdown. I know we all wanted to be home more and lamented we didn’t have more time to spend with our family. Now we have it! Are you losing your mind yet? Honestly, I lost my mind the first week, but now it’s getting...
by Abby Christianson | Apr 6, 2020 | Abby Christianson: Living in Harmony
When I was a child I loved to run down hills. The thrill I got while hurtling at breakneck speed was a joy. And because I was going downhill, I could run faster than I could any other way, because I was basically just trying not to fall while gravity did the work for...
by Abby Christianson | Mar 30, 2020 | Abby Christianson: Adventures in Autism, Abby Christianson: Living in Harmony
Today has been tough. My child hates this pandemic quarantine, and he has been acting out in every way he can. He is defiant, and that means I get to play the worst part of being Mom — giver of consequences. My personality likes to focus on the positives and on the...
by Abby Christianson | Mar 23, 2020 | Abby Christianson: Adventures in Autism, Abby Christianson: Living in Harmony
The coronavirus pandemic has changed how the schools in my area are working. They are closed for classes, but every teacher is trying to keep things going online. Parents are staying home with their kids and helping them with their education. This has been a big...
by Abby Christianson | Feb 10, 2020 | Abby Christianson: Living in Harmony
There is a common misconception about grief in the Church that I feel compelled to straighten out. When my best friend’s dad died when we were in high school, I was told by my dad that I shouldn’t be taking it so hard because I understood the plan of salvation. ...
