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Finding Happily Ever After

A person can be defined by many aspects; a job, a family, a hobby, even physical appearance. All of these attributes can generally be found on the cover of our individual life books. If not, they are easily redeemable within our foreword or introduction. Many readers choose a novel by its appearance, introduction, or recommendationsContinue reading “Finding Happily Ever After”

How We Learned Happiness

While growing up in a household with two brothers with Down syndrome there has always been one comment that digs under my skin. There are some comments I can let go, like, Wow. Your life must be so difficult. Or, Bless you for your patience. Yes, these too get to me. Because I don’t feelContinue reading “How We Learned Happiness”

A New Year’s Offer

Christmas is a beautiful time of year. For many is brings joy. For others it can be very difficult. But nothing in life is flawless. Even grievances add to the pristine and raw splendor that Christmas brings. For many of us, it’s a celebration of religion or collaboration with family and friends. While these areContinue reading “A New Year’s Offer”

Called

In the last couple of weeks, an unusual number of people have congratulated me on my success of running a business. They tell me how much they admire my heart, my mission, my ambition. Whenever presented with this, the inside of me cringes. My stomach flips. I cross my legs like I have to pee.Continue reading “Called”

The Vow

This weekend I got the opportunity to speak at the Ohio Sibs Convention—an organization that supports both individuals with disabilities and their siblings. I came to an odd conclusion. I will without doubt, be the sole care provider for my brothers and possibly my sister one day. I had thought about it before. It wouldContinue reading “The Vow”

Becoming Somebody

“Not long ago and not far away, a Nobody named Ordinary lived in the Land of Familiar.”—Bruce Wilkinson, The Dream Giver How many times have you felt like Ordinary? You wake up every morning to the nagging chirp of your alarm, you throw on your average clothes. You go to work, file the same papers,Continue reading “Becoming Somebody”

To Eric and Levi: I Give You My Dream

To my zany, quirky, sassy, spitfire, loving, caring little brothers, Eric and Levi, First I want to say that, from the moment I met both of you, I knew you were special. Not in the way that the world saw you, but in your character, your smile, and your ability to light up a room.Continue reading “To Eric and Levi: I Give You My Dream”

Miranda and the “In Crowd”

This summer we added another addition to our family. Miranda, one of the sweetest clients at our farm moved in with us this June.  But behind this stunning 21 year old is a long list of hardships. From the demise of her father at a young age, to her step father’s death this summer, sheContinue reading “Miranda and the “In Crowd””