SPECIAL NEEDS
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Can you imagine not being able to communicate your wants, hopes, fears and most importantly, your needs? This is the life my Elizabeth lives every-single-day. Her autism is all over the spectrum but when it comes to speech, she is on the “severe” side. This impediment brings my heart painful frustration and yet stretches me… Read more
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Grocery shopping has always been a challenge for our family. Let’s just say Elizabeth lacks in the proprioception and grace departments. Her tendency to stand smack in the middle of the isles isn’t usually received well by those who are making that “quick run” to the store. There have been times when she backs up… Read more
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In the U.S., Halloween is just the beginning of the end of year holidays that seem to set off the ripple effect of celebrations and parties. As you drive thru neighborhoods you see decorations going up and temporary costume stores popping up everywhere. When our daughter started school we debated on whether or not to… Read more
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Everything changed the year Elizabeth was born. I was in the middle of school when I found out I was finally pregnant! After nearly 2 years of trying I decided to move on with my life and leave “fertility” in God’s hands. I was never the studious type but much to my surprise I was… Read more
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Oxygen, trachs, suction machines, catheters, g-tubes, extensions, syringes, chucks, diapers…. If you had to choose one, which could you make do without?? I bet your answer is: NONE! When you are parenting a child with special medical needs you know how important ALL these items are. You set reminders on your phone, tell your family members… Read more
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As the world mourned for the many victims lost on 9/11 we grew excited with anticipation knowing our daughter was coming home on that very day Read more
Faith, Hope and Special Needs 