While I would have luuuurved strutting my stuff at ‘BlogHer’09 finances were an issue.
That and being here to make sure my my youngest son, Parker stays alive.
Sound melodramatic? It’s not.
What it is though, is worth it.
This kid is a blessing wrapped up in all kinds sweet and adorable.
With a miracle filling.
Instead I’m begging all my friends to spread the word about the amazingness of children with special needs to all The Brands that will be also attending BlogHer.
Because my passion in life is building bridges between those with typical kids and those who have kids labeled as special. We are way more alike than you may think. And that goes for our kids too.
A Bit About Me:
Mom to six.
Raising my special needs kid in a typical world.
Wife to a man who can still curl my toes even after 23 years.
I’ve lived in Turkey and Germany and visited many other countries. I call Utah home now.
Will be homeschooling Parker this year. (Feel free to leave any great hs links in the comments!)
Parker and I are the editors at 5 Minutes For Special Needs. And we write some at 5 Minutes For Mom too.
Here’s hoping you’ll bookmark us and keep in touch! We’ll be doing the same!
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Hi there, it’s a pleasure to meet you. I also have a daughter with special needs – visual impairments. God bless you as you journey this road, and God bless Parker.
Jamie
I’m in your boat too…there should be stipulations for us who, for financial (most likely because we have special needs kids) and physical (most likely because we have special needs kids) reasons can’t go to swanky places and do fun things! More needs to be done to ensure that our kids get the voice they deserve! GO MOMMA!!! xoxo
Wow! What a testimony you have. Aren’t children such gifts?!?!?! Each and every one of them.
I think you might appreciate this story:
http://jenniferpoppy.blogspot.com/2009/06/observations-from-pool.html
my two kids from china were special needs at birth and healed through surgery. praying parker finds the same healing someday soon. your blog is inspirational, stopping by from bloghop 09…
Visiting from the Blog Hop to say Hello!
Parker seems like a very special little boy! God Bless you and your family.
Hopping on by to say hi. My 5 yr. old son has a hard time processing information, but he’s improving on a daily basis. We spent 2 years in speech therapy and I can only pray that one day he’ll catch up to his peers. You don’t know what it’s like until you’ve gone through it, but I’m a stronger person for it, and he’s my greatest treasure!
Oh wow…Parker is a doll! When we were trying for child #2, I prayed for God to give me a child/angel with DS, but I guess he knew my hands were full with my brother! You have a great blog…bookmarking it.
Howdy!!
Visting from the HOP!
Yes, our children are our best gifts and blessings. Amen.
Visiting from the BH. Happy to meet your acquaintance and to be exposed to Parker. Your efforts are an inspiration to all mothers dealing with special needs children.
Parker is so cute! My youngest was a micro preemie and is starting special ed this fall in Kindergarten. I really enjoy your posts at 5M4SN. Have a great weekend!
Stopping by from Blog Hop. What an incredible journey you are on with Parker. I wish you all the best with starting homeschooling as part of that journey.
Hi, I would really recommend Waldorf Education. It uses repetition and daily rhythms, and it focuses on developing fine motor, gross motor, and speech skills. Waldorf Education is built around child development and gently nurtures children through the different developmental stages. For these reasons it is a great fit for children with DS. A great place to get some ideas is at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/waldorfhomeeducators/ and make sure to check out the file section. The cheapest place I have found to buy Waldorf materials is at http://www.atoygarden.com/index.cfm . I’ve been homeschooling a long time and only recently discovered Waldorf Education. My children are really enjoying it so far.
I am hopping from Blog to Blog during the Bloghop.. Started with all the ones ending in 6.
Your Parker is Precious. I have added your family to my prayer list.
Have fun at the Blog Hop, I have subscribe.. so I will be back..
mwah!!! Big kisses for you & Parker.
Hey Tammy,
I got your tweet with your address. Do you want me to send you the Bo Curriculum (3-5 year olds) or the Bailey Curriculum (18-36 month olds)?
If you want more details about each program before deciding, email me with any questions.
I look forward to working with you on this. The insight that you and Parker can offer will be so valuable in helping us make our curriculum more accommodating for children with special needs.
Thanks so much!
Hello – thank you for stopping by my blog for the blog hop! This is my first time visiting your blog – I love it! You sound like an amazing woman!
I love your new diggs… isn’t Darcy awesome!?
Hopping by…it is good to meet you. I have never been out of the country (well…except to Canada and the Caribbean)…We also homeschool…hope you enjoy it.
FINALLY- catching up on my blog hopping! It is a pleasure to meet you. I had the privilege of working for a summer camping program that works with kids (and adults) that have special needs – it was always a highlight of the summer because they always made such the impact on our hearts in comparison to the “normal” weeks of camp. Blessings to you and that dear one – as well as the rest of your wonderful family!