As I sat outside the classroom, my foot began to do a nervous tap against the floor. The voices of other parents had me glancing down the hallway, while I sat quietly in my chair, as if I was being summoned to the principal’s office. At that moment, the preschool teacher greeted me from her door, …
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To My Child Who Wasn't Expected To Survive
Dear Peyton, It's hard not to tear up thinking about your life. It's not what you chose, but life threw us a curve ball. To my child who wasn't expected to survive, here's my message to you. The week leading up to your special milestone is an emotional time for me. Even though it's been three years, …
The Other Side Of The Camera
I've been a journalist for well over a decade, covering stories ranging from murders, to politics, to lighthearted features on parades and fairs. But, my favorite type of story to work on is human interest. For years, I was a local host for the MDA Telethon. I would visit MDA summer camp and share …