Hope and Hopelessness at a BBS Conference in Our Old Stomping Grounds
Over the weekend Dave and I attended the Bardet-Biedl Syndrome conference in Washington DC (Lucy’s BBS). It just so happens that DC is our old stomping grounds. Yes, we lived…
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Miracles Amidst the Hard Stuff: Lucy at BYU Summer School
We are already half-way through BYU summer school for Lucy and it’s been a rollercoaster ride for us for sure. But I want to take a minute to talk about…
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Lucy Takes on BYU Summer School: A Mother’s Heart in the Middle of It All
You know when little ideas create a spark of possibility in your mind? And then it takes root and you realize that’s a really good idea? That’s what happened in…
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A Short Summer Stint With Lucy at Home
Let’s take a minute to talk about the short time we got to have Lucy home this summer. The “three musketeers” reunited. Because I want to hold onto it in…
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Lucy’s First Year of College with Low Vision: Snippets Worth Remembering
Our first year of parenting a college student with low vision has been a journey for us all. And it is worth remembering. It’s been a year of extraordinary effort…
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Building Independence as a Young Adult with Special Needs: Lucy’s First College Spring Break
Watching your child with special needs step into adulthood can be quite an emotional ride. It brings a unique mix of pride, worry, and wonder. Lucy’s first college spring break…
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Visiting My College Daughter with Low Vision: Lucy’s First Semester
People have asked for an update on Lucy. For anyone new needing an introduction, Lucy is my daughter, and also an incredible college student with low vision who is doing…
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Preparing Lucy for College: A Journey of Grit, Growth, and Angels
Preparing a child for college is a big step for any parent. Preparing a child with special needs can feel like stepping into completely unknown territory. As we went through…
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Praying for Angels as Lucy Heads to College
As Lucy prepares to leave for college, I find myself holding a mix of emotions I can barely put into words. There is so much going on in my heart…
