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Tag Archives: motherhood
No More Tears
I’ve been thinking about the past, lately, reviewing things in my mind, reliving our early days, from that shocking phone call from the pediatric cardiologist with the words, “Good news! You won’t be life-flighted to Seattle for emergency surgery!” (Tom’s reply: … Continue reading
Posted in Pinwheels
Tagged babies, Johnson's 50th Anniversary, Mom Central, motherhood, No More Tears, scents
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Becoming
Writing, for me, has always been a way of understanding things—a way of recording the events, to play back to yourself later, when you feel safe enough to look at them closely. Writing is like the TiVo of life.
Mamas making a difference
Recently, I had the opportunity to read Laura Shumaker’s book, A Regular Guy: Growing Up with Autism. a memoir about life with her autistic son, Matthew. It’s an honest and open look at the struggle to obtain a diagnosis (which is something … Continue reading
Posted in Pinwheels
Tagged autism, cerebral palsy, disability, Down syndrome, laura shumaker, memoir, motherhood, parenting, stroke at birth, to the max, Writing
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It’s Buddy Walk Time!
Thousands of people are walking together this month to raise awareness, build community, and provide support to children and families living with Down syndrome. To find a Buddy Walk near you, go here. And if you can’t make it to … Continue reading
Posted in Down syndrome
Tagged Buddy Walk, Down syndrome, motherhood, one true media, special needs, videos
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