Colorful Journey of Hope

A parents internal vision for their children lies deep within them. They cradle this vision, keep it safe, keep it thriving, keep it "normal"... We all have dreams for our children to grow up, be independent, successful and have purpose with passion. In fact as our little ones grow in our belly's we are already planning out their life's. He's going to be a football player, have tons of friends, go off to college, get married and have kids. Ask yourself, didn't you do that? Most of us parents have. I am guilty of doing the same with my first … [Read more]

Do you consider yourself pretty accessibly minded? Are you conscience of those in your group and how they can access things? Are you constantly thinking of how your child will get around or perhaps "function" in out of the home environments? For those of us with special need kiddos, these are our constant worries. We want our children to be able to be among their peers and have the same accessible opportunities. But let's be honest, that's a fight in of itself. While us parents can only light so many fires to get access, there are times when … [Read more]

Another year has passed... Why is there still not a cure? Why hasn't the government put more emphasizes on research for Cerebral Palsy. Why are opportunities limited? Why are we suppressing and shutting down individuals? Why are we ostracizing them? For such an overwhelmingly common disorder, you would think that those living with CP would be able to have the same healthy lives of those of the rest of their community. Honestly, I'm not bitter that we are so behind in mending the damage done to ones brain and having more open doors. I'm … [Read more]