I orginally posted this on my blog two years ago. But, walking through my neighborhood Easter Sunday brought it back to mind, and I decided to share it here. As I was walking through my neighborhood last night, I wondered if I could divine anything about the people who lived in the houses by studying…
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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.
One Strong Pixie! An Interview with PixieMama
Written on April 12, 2009 by Deborah
When I read PixieMama’s story, the only word that came to mind was “WOW”. Read on and you will see exactly what I mean… Tell me a little about yourself and your family. My name is pixiemama. I live basically in the middle of nowhere with my husband, J, our three sons Reilly (7.5), Foster…
in Family Life
The Doctor Will See You Now
Written on April 8, 2009 by Deborah
We live in a city that has many very good hospitals. One of those hospitals is a teaching hospital. It’s an inner city hospital which means should you have to visit the emergency room, you may find yourself sitting next to someone who has been shot or stabbed, and you will most assuredly hear very…
Guiding Life’s Choices – An Interview With Colleen
Written on April 5, 2009 by Deborah
Talk about cute kids!! Check out these two and their fabulous mother, Colleen! Tell me a little about yourself and your family. My mother always says to me, Colleen, God only gives you what you can handle”. I now feel that God was there whenever I was making some of my life choices. Life led…
in Family Life
That Dapper Tuber
Written on April 1, 2009 by Deborah
One of the tools Ashley uses during her speech therapy sessions is a Mr. Potato Head toy. With all his different, colorful body parts, the opportunities for both receptive and expressive language are many. However, Ashley had her own agenda in last week’s therapy session with Mr. Potato Head. Instead of putting Mr. P. together…
in Stuff We Love, Therapy
The More The Merrier – An Interview With Tanya
When I first read the interview answers from today’s guest, I said, “oh yea, me too” and “exactly.” As a single parent to children with disabilities, I easily identified with Tanya’s story. Please join me in welcoming Tanya Savko and her lovely family. Tell me a little about yourself and your family. My name is…
in Family Life
Unique In Many Ways
Written on March 25, 2009 by Deborah
Don Johnson had his signature tee-shirt and blazer. Katherine Hepburn had her signature pleated, menswear-looking slacks. The Cat In The Hat, PeeWee Herman and Winston Churchill all have their signature bow ties. And my Ashley has her signature Chucks! And here is what she wanted for her birthday – more Chucks, of course! Often our…
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Caleigh’s Corner – An Interview With Holly
Written on March 22, 2009 by Deborah
I believe as parents of children with severe disabilties, we have all at one time or another beeen completely devastated and overwhelmed. But, it’s at those times we find the real strength we have inside. That is exactly what Holly and her husband, Eric did, and through their example, we can all become a little…
in Family Life
Making a Difference
Written on March 18, 2009 by Deborah
Have you experienced problems with a business or company that discourages shoppers with disabilities? Have you felt unwelcome when walking through the door of a store where the associates look down on you or your child with a disability? Would you like to take a vacation but have found it tough to travel with your…
A Profound Truth
Written on March 11, 2009 by Deborah
My friend Lynnette sent me something last week that she found on the Internet. I’m on the Internet A LOT but had not seen this particular story. I liked it so much that I have decided to share it here also. Enjoy, and always remember to not listen to those that would try to hold…
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