The Joy of Running

I picked up running a number of years ago as something that helps calm my very busy brain. In the last few years, Jordan has taken a liking to it and I’ve discovered it’s something I really love to do with her. Blame school schedules and travel, but we don’t get to run together often……

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Fall flavor and confidence

I have two kids in two very different life stages. Both are growing up with different experiences and with different motivations. You can be the most consistent parent and yet your kids will turn out so incredibly different. The one very big difference in how I’ve raised my kids is I assumed Cameron had the…

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Showing it Off on the Dance Floor

I mentioned earlier this week how proud I am at the risks Jordan takes on a regular basis. One activity that’s been a constant since Jordan was two and a half years old is dance. I tend to just consider is an assumed activity until I step back and watch her. That’s exactly what I…

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That's what you're supposed to do

During Labor Day, a magical thing happened while many families were sneaking in one more trip to the pool or enjoying an extra day off from work. Diana Nyad, a 64-year-old swimmer who has tried five times to swim from Cuba to the Florida Keys without protection from sharks, finally reached her goal. The first…

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Dressed Up, Ready to Play and Testing Us

This post is not officially approved by Jordan… But I feel the need to share a parenting perspective from the view of a parent of an incredibly strong and confident kid… With or without a limb difference. Anyone who has spent time with me lately will know that Jordan has been testing our patience lately.…

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Encouraging independence… But not in charge

Back in 2005, during my 20 week ultrasound, the technician did not notice Jordan’s limb difference but we did discover that I was going to be a mother to a daughter. With or without a limb difference, I was nervous. I know how hard it can be to be a female. So right then and…

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Official Summer Fun!

Summer is here!! Our pool opened (it’s the first time we’ve been members of a pool) and it was great. The water was cold, but the place is really fun. Jordan got to go down a big water slide, play in the water and work on a couple of swimming moves. She isn’t swimming on…

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