Sarina’s Universe
This page is about my amazing daughter Sarina!
Sarina is a magical young woman. She is a messenger, showing us onhow to live with our masks down. How to be authentic, honest and kind. Since time elopes her everyone, including me, who spends time with her needs to slow down.
“It takes a village to raise a child; it takes a special needs child to raise the consciousness of the village.”
- Elaine Hall
Perhaps people like Sarina guide us back to values that allow us to embrace the present moment and let us jump out of the never-ending hamster race.
Do we need masks? If yes, what for? If no, then what?
Sarina speaks her truth and doesn’t understand how someone cannot. She has no concept for pleasing others.
Diagnosis cannot describe Sarina or any person, neither can a label. Sarina simply says, “I’m born with hiccups,” and adds: “Remember, think outside, no box needed.
Born a micro preemie, she entered this life too soon. How she manages her “hiccups” is a lesson on how to overcome obstacles and live towards your dreams. No matter what.
Sarina’s Universe is her step towards her dream of living her live with more independence.
On her website Sarina’s Universe, she shares her story, her wisdom, and her talents:
“Hats with a mission” are her beautiful knitted hats:
- a) as political message to support minorities
- b) to support her thrive for independence. Every dollar she earns buys her taxi rides to town.
“Let me translate” is her offer to translate from German to English and back.
Her determination will raise the consciousness of hervillage. It already does.
Get some insights into our lives, with my articles on Sarina below:
Let’s grow! 🍃 Wednesday Whisper 14/21
I learned to embrace these words in 2009. At the height of Sarina's schooling, ready to move on, she became gravely ill. Back in the hospital and on the respirator for two weeks, her lung disease stopped everything. It put a painful hold on her future and taught us...
Compassion starts with You 💖 Wednesday Whisper 11/21
After today, Wednesday Whisper will be resting for a bit. In the chaos Covid added to our life with Sarina, I reached the breaking point. It sabotaged her dreams of living away from home. It put me on edge with caring for her every day. It was too much. Special needs...
Let’s Celebrate “WE”👫👫 Wednesday Whisper 29/20
Here is my 🌴Tiny Island Tip for the week: This tip today is part of my life’s mission. I have heard too many Me-Problems lately. The graphic below holds Sarina’s story and our truth. I shared it on Sarina’s page and felt a calling to share it with you too: 🌸 ...
I embrace my WHY 🍃 Wednesday Whisper 23/20
Today's whisper is just that - a whisper. A short note and many pictures to say I'm here, I hope you're well, and we'll get through this. COVID-19 is beating down on us. As more plans for Sarina fall apart and more dates on the calendar we were looking forward to...
How to surrender? – When your adult daughter is on the spectrum?
January 12th, 2020 Letters to my friends 1/2020 Dear friends, Last week I shared my letter to my daughter Sarina with you about the “one wish” I had for my Birthday. Thank you for celebrating me and for cheering me on. If you missed the letter, read it here, so you...
One big fat wish to my autism spectrum daughter, 29 for my Birthday!
January 9th, 2020 Dear Sarina, I'm taking my hands off the steering wheel! It's my birthday 🎉 tomorrow, and I have one big fat wish: 💃🏼 I want to go to Nia dancing at 9 am. And only you can make this wish come true. I want to dance my heart out, feel my sweat...
Impossible dream? 💙 Wednesday Whisper 2/2020
Do you have dreams? I'm participating in a monthlong experience with Mel Robbins "Best Decade Ever" - Dream bigger. I signed up for it against my commitment to shrink my to-do list. Why? The program states: "dream the big, huge, out of this world... dream... " and...
Sarina born micro preemie 👣 World Prematurity Day 2019
World Prematurity Day is observed on November 17th each year to raise awareness of preterm births and the concerns about preterm babies and their families worldwide. Approximately 15 million babies are born preterm each year, accounting for about one in ten of...
Imagine! Happy Holidays ⭐️ Wednesday Whisper 52/19
Today's whisper will be easy on your eyes. I have shared my thoughts about what moves, hurts, changes me and what lets me grow with you every week of the year 2019. I know at times I'm heavy with words, but not today 😇. I will continue to share my whispers and plan to...
International Day Of Persons With Disabilities: December 3rd
“I’m different, not less.” – Temple Grandin December 3rd is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This year’s focus is: “Empowering persons with disabilities and ensuring inclusiveness and equality.” And: “To promote a can-do culture focusing on what people...