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Month: June 2017

June 30: Half a Year 

June 30, 20172 Comments

Dear Livy, I dropped by your school this week. Schools out for summer, but I heard that your tree was planted. It's beautiful. The Autumn Maple is perfect for the preschool playground. It's not very big, but years from now other children, including your brother, will benefits from the shade it brings. I call it … Continue reading June 30: Half a Year 

Doing The Right Thing

June 24, 20171 Comment

Dear Olivia, Your brother and I have a nightly ritual. Before we go to bed we give your urn a kiss and tell you how much we miss you. Lately, your brother has also been adding, "I hope she comes out of that box soon. I really miss her."  I've been trying to imagine what … Continue reading Doing The Right Thing

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Christina was born with a disability and always dreamed of becoming a mother. Her dream came true when her daughter Olivia was born in 2012 and then son, Sage in 2014. Both of her children inherited her disability, Osteogensis Imperfecta. Her daughter Olivia was also born with bilateral open-lip Schizencephaly. Months later she was also diagnosed with Epilepsy. Christina believes that disability is a natural part of human diversity and has always taken pride in having a disabled and proud family.

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