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”
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Letters to Gabe
Dear Gabe, I can’t believe it’s been almost nine years now. Time sure flies. I know you can probably see me from where you are. I know you see that I have changed. Maybe for the better, but I will let God judge that one day. The day you left, I thought God died withContinue reading “Letters to Gabe”
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”
I need help
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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”
A Letter to My Dream Giver
Dear Inspirer, Mentor, Friend, and Dream Giver, First, I want to thank you. There are some things in my life I cannot explain, and I wish didn’t happen. But you are always there for me, always providing the next move in my life journey. Sometimes I need reminding that you are not dead, and youContinue reading “A Letter to My Dream Giver”
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””
The Adventure Continues... 