Letting Go, Growing Up: Jack’s First Camp Experience
Last month, Jack went to camp for the very first time. I had the gift of sharing this milestone with one of my closest friends, a fellow mom on this journey of raising a child with
A More Perfect Freedom
As we approach Independence Day, we reflect on the words that shaped our nation: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal… endowed by their
Without Hesitation
This past week, Jack ran in his final track meet for his elementary school. There was a moment so precious, so simple, and yet so powerful…a boy from the next heat ran alongside
The Journey of Motherhood: Growth, Surrender, and the Gift of Perspective
Becoming a mother in 2011 changed me in ways I didn’t realize I needed. Motherhood has challenged my desire for control and has given me a deeper awareness of areas in my life th
Our Angel Nurse
“You grieve the baby you thought, and you love the baby you were given. I came down to meet your beautiful baby.” These words were spoken to me by a nurse in the days after Jac
Rethinking Value & Worth
Every day, we assign value to people – often without realizing it – through our assumptions, labels, and generalizations. We tend to measure a person’s worth by t
“Congratulations!”
“Doesn’t it feel insensitive to say “congratulations” when the family is struggling with the new diagnosis?” This is a question I have been asked many times since
Our 2024 Highlights…
2024 has been a year full of exciting milestones and celebrations for Jack’s Basket! As we get ready to ring in 2025, it felt fitting to reflect on some of the highlights from th
Fear Creates Purpose
July is Disability Pride Month. While I wish that we could simply celebrate those with disabilities every day, it does offer a good chance to reflect. This post combines thoughts f
Hello, Goodbye
At the beginning of the year I did an exercise called Hello, Goodbye by Jo Saxton and Stephanie O’Brien, where I was given an opportunity to look back at the previous year. A c