I desperately wanted to be a mother. I yearned for the feeling of carrying, birthing, and caring for a child, and when I finally became pregnant, I felt healthier and more connected to my body than I ever had before. I practiced prenatal yoga to prepare my body for labor, and I couldn’t wait for the... Continue Reading →
How Do We Do It? Looking For Silver Linings!
I usually describe my transition to special needs parenting as a series of waves. We went into parenthood with pretty typical dreams in mind--movie nights and family vacations and shared hobbies, but as it became more and more clear that our version of parenthood was going to be anything but typical, it felt as though... Continue Reading →
In Memoriam: the First Kendall
We are fortunate to have many family members who have faithfully served our country in the Armed Forces, setting an example of sacrifice and commitment to others. Notably, Kendall's Papa (Tom's dad) served in the US Army during the Vietnam War, my Papa (my dad's dad) served in the US Army Air Corps in World... Continue Reading →