Ellie Brogan has a tee-shirt that states “It Takes Guts to have Short Gut.” This gorgeous little girl and her mother, Abby, definitely have guts! Tell me a little about yourself and your family. My name is Abby Brogan. I live just outside of Boston with my husband Gib, daughter Ellie and a wonderful dog…
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In addition to her job as a computer engineer and her single parent responsibilities, Deborah is president of a state-wide family support group for families whose lives are touched by deafblindness, and is a tireless advocate for all people with disabilities. She writes at Pipe Cleaner Dreams and her writing has also been featured in local magazines and newspapers. Ashley’s story has also been chronicled in a book by Jonathan Mooney titled Short Bus Stories.
Loved by Both
Written on March 4, 2009 by Deborah
My Dearest Ashley, Your birthmother and I shared emails again today. She is worried about you and your upcoming surgery and wishes she could be there for you. I know without a doubt that you will be in her thoughts and prayers that day as you are every day. I know she misses you and…
in Family Life
Bubba, Chicky and Nika – An Interview with Bethany
Written on March 1, 2009 by Deborah
Of course every mother thinks her children are the most beautiful children in the world, and I am no exception. But if ever there were children that would make me rethink that position, Bethany’s children would be the reason. Join me in welcoming this lovely family to our Sunday interview series! Tell me a little…
in Family Life
My Works of Art
Written on February 25, 2009 by Deborah
I watched a lot of home improvement and home makeover shows on HGTV this weekend. I got many wonderful ideas about what I could do to my home, but unfortunately, I didn’t win the lottery Friday night to provide the funds for those renovations and decorating. But one thing I kept hearing repeated on most…
in Family Life
Fighting Cystic Fibrosis – An Interview With Courtnie
Courtnie describes herself as young, but her wisdom and strength say otherwise. Please join me in welcoming this incredible Mom and her lovely family! Tell me a little about yourself and your family. My name is Courtnie and I am a young stay at home mom. Dh and I have been married for just over…
in Family Life
Ashley and The Short Bus
Written on February 18, 2009 by Deborah
A while back I was asked a question by a remarkable young man named Jonathan Mooney. The tag line on Jonathan’s website is “Author, Public Speaker, Different”. The publisher of his two books describes him on their web page: A young man, once called unteachable, journeys across America to investigate the lives of those, like…
Setting Misconceptions Aside – An Interview With Mattie’s Mom
Ok, so this Mom met her husband at the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Her husband is from there. Well, the Outer Banks just happen to be my most favorite place on this planet! Just for the record, I am willing to house sit if you still have property there 🙂 Tell me a little…
in Family Life
Same or Different?
Written on February 11, 2009 by Deborah
The world of education is filled with labels. There’s gifted education, special education, and one of my all time favorites, exceptional education. Looking only at the words themselves, there would appear to be little difference among those three. In fact, I decided to look up those three words in the dictionary. Here’s what I found:…
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Embracing Differences – An Interview with Sally
Written on February 8, 2009 by Deborah
Come join me for a stroll through Maggie’s World. Along the way you will meet a lovely young lady who’s smile is contagious, and whose mother’s words will touch your heart. Tell me a little about yourself and your family. My name is Sally and I live in the San Francisco Bay Area. My two…
in Family Life
Say What?
Written on February 4, 2009 by Deborah
Have you ever been sitting in an IEP meeting or some other school-related meeting when someone from the school staff says something so utterly ridiculous that you are left speechless? I read an article in a local newspaper yesterday on the subject of advocates assisting parents in the special education process. One of the advocates…
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