Posts by: Helen Baldwin

Helen Baldwin

January 15, 2020January 13, 2020

Directives that Come Straight from the Angels

Columns, We're Not in Kansas Anymore - a Column by Helen Baldwin

Our third baby, Jeffrey, was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) on a midsummer evening in 1997. The referral to a pediatric neurologist came that morning during what was ... Read more

December 18, 2019December 16, 2019

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

Columns, We're Not in Kansas Anymore - a Column by Helen Baldwin

I’ve been in awe of spectacular night skies for as long as I can remember. When our family moved to the mountains of North Carolina (close to the stunning ... Read more

December 4, 2019December 2, 2019

Tiny Shoes Unleash a Flood of Emotions

Columns, We're Not in Kansas Anymore - a Column by Helen Baldwin

Our third baby, Jeffrey, shook things up from the moment the nurse at the doctor’s office exclaimed, “You’re pregnant! You’re very pregnant!” She seemed exceptionally delighted to announce the ... Read more

November 6, 2019November 4, 2019

The November We Set Our Angel Free

Columns, We're Not in Kansas Anymore - a Column by Helen Baldwin

The month of November kicked off eventfully in 1997 in the wee hours of the morning when our electricity went out. Jeffrey, our 5 ½-month-old baby with spinal muscular ... Read more

October 23, 2019October 21, 2019

Putting the ‘Grand’ in Grandparenting

Columns, We're Not in Kansas Anymore - a Column by Helen Baldwin

The excitement of baby news for novice grandparents rivals that of the soon-to-be parents. Giddiness pervades the pondering. Who will the baby look like? What strengths and interests will ... Read more

October 9, 2019October 10, 2019

‘Tis the Season: Memories of a Fateful Fall Day

Columns, We're Not in Kansas Anymore - a Column by Helen Baldwin

I’m a flop at remembering details and dates. However, 1997 is the exception. On July 7, 1997, our dog Duffy was killed by a car, sparking a conversation with ... Read more

September 25, 2019September 24, 2019

Déjà Vu and a Second Chance at Missed Memories

Columns, We're Not in Kansas Anymore - a Column by Helen Baldwin

When my husband, Randy, and I decided to expand our family, I promptly became pregnant … and miscarried. Optimists, we tried again. And again. Meanwhile, we returned to school ... Read more

September 11, 2019September 9, 2019

Brockman Bears, Together Again

Columns, We're Not in Kansas Anymore - a Column by Helen Baldwin

What seems a lifetime ago, my husband, Randy, and I decided to return to school for our teacher certifications. After quitting our joint job at a residential facility for ... Read more

August 28, 2019August 26, 2019

Little Bird … Good Night, Not Goodbye

Columns, We're Not in Kansas Anymore - a Column by Helen Baldwin

Deciding on a column topic isn’t always a simple matter. Sometimes, I’m shoved into a new direction with a thud. Other times, the nudge is light as a feather. ... Read more

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