Archive for October 2014
A doll just like Jordan
For years, Jordan has talked about wanting a doll that has a little arm just like her. It started as a topic of discussion when she was four-years-old and realized her American Girl doll didn’t look like her. The realization made Jordan sad. I even reached out to American Girl and the company will not make…
Read More +Incredible support for Camp No Limits
Words can barely say how honored we are with the success of our raffle fundraiser for Camp No Limits. We usually hold many different fundraisers during the year and this was the first time we tried an online raffle. In the end, we wrapped up only 105 DOLLARS away from sending a sixth child to camp.…
Read More +Raising awareness about limb differences
Jordan’s brother, Cameron, is super involved in our work with Camp No Limits. This past year was the first time he didn’t get a chance to attend the summer camp in Missouri. It looks like he’s going to miss the 2015 camp for an amazing trip to Yellowstone National Park. But that hasn’t stopped his…
Read More +How scary is too scary?
I have to ask this because after spending most of this month encouraging other bloggers to share details about how Limb Differences Aren’t Scary… Jordan has decided to be really scary this year for Halloween. For years, she’s chosen to be butterflies, fairies and princesses for Halloween. But this year, she’s finally decided to have…
Read More +A quiet blog means a crazy, busy household
This month has taken me out of my standard blogging loop. I try to post two or three times a week at the LEAST. But this month has pushed me over the edge. Let me show you some of the cool things we’ve been up to lately! First, Jordan’s official third grade picture arrived. She…
Read More +Our "limb differences aren't scary" campaign
A little later this month, I plan to work with a collection of bloggers who are helping spread the word that limb differences aren’t scary. Why not tie our positive focus on limb differences leading up to Halloween? I’m hoping this is a chance to raise more awareness about Camp No Limits by giving everyone…
Read More +Trying to separate bragging from pride
“I’m famous,” Jordan bragged to a stranger earlier this week.
It’s the first time I’ve ever seen her brag about Born Just Right. I offered context to the stranger about how we have a website that helps tell stories about differences and how they can be awesome. But it all made me sad.
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