New Books Can Offer Extra Perspective

We are in an all-out reading mode in our household. Jordan’s brother, Cameron, consumes books on a daily basis. His latest discovery is the Michael Vey series. He loves mystery and fantasy books. Jordan is still finding her favorites. So far it’s the Rainbow Fairies and Magic Treehouse book series. But she also gravitates to…

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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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Feeling proud about a limb difference

I am halfway through Jim Abbott’s new book, Imperfect; An Improbable Life. After each chapter recounts a part of his childhood, I’m taken aback by how uncomfortable he’s been throughout his life about his limb difference. Times are a little better when it comes to limb differences. Culturally, our school system is more accepting. Jordan is…

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