The Hidden Gift Wrapped in a Fatal Disease
It wasn’t long after MaryEllen and Kevin were born that we got the devastating news. Their condition, although unknown, was probably going to be life limiting. Their lack […]
It wasn’t long after MaryEllen and Kevin were born that we got the devastating news. Their condition, although unknown, was probably going to be life limiting. Their lack […]
Did you always want to know more about MaryEllen and Kevin but were afraid to ask? Do these questions keep you up at night? Well, rest easy, I am here […]
I was always determined to not let MaryEllen’s and Kevin’s limitations hold us back from enjoying family vacations. Leaving the comfort and accessibility of our home was not always easy. […]
The report said cerebral atrophy. I knew all along something was not right. Kevin was nine months old when he had that CAT Scan. From the time he was […]
“Did I hear that correctly?” I thought. I turned the television volume up and paid attention. “So, these toys would be appropriate for blind children?” I did hear correctly. Astonished, […]
The Weather Channel buzzed about it for days. Impending severe weather may produce situations where power may be lost. It doesn’t matter where you live; it happens to […]
“Mr. and Mrs. Burke, I am so sorry. Your baby has hydrocephalus.” My heart sank. I knew it wasn’t good. Just a few years prior, I babysat a little boy […]
“Do siblings of children with special needs turn out okay?” I’ve asked myself that question many times in the last 28 years. Certainly, in our family, there is enough love […]
You’ve read the letter over and over. Somehow, the words don’t sink in; they just sit there in the air dangling in front of you. Where do you go from […]
Dear new mom, Hi! Nice to meet you. Welcome to the club! I’ve been in this club for almost 30 years, so any thoughts or feelings you may have, I […]