What I Learned in 2014

Beyond the usual blessings of family, friends, home, pets, job, and the thousand and one reasons we find to give thanks, I realize that this year I am especially grateful to my son with special needs. He has had the ability to nurture and grow me as his parent for the...

My Cancer Brought New Perspectives

Many years ago, just after my diagnosis, I went through what was called a “patient empowerment program.” One of the key things I learned was that if I was going to have the best chance of getting well and staying well, I needed to structure my life to meet my...

From Attitude to Gratitude

The holidays offer occasions for time with family and friends. Yet for many, the season is accompanied by extra stress. This is especially true for families of children and adults with special needs, when gatherings can take extra planning.As we welcome the holiday...

Finding Inspiration

Hearing stories of perseverance through difficult challenges, especially medical ones, can be very inspiring. Such stories can show us a path that we may not have thought possible. They remind us that strength of the human spirit is stronger than any disease. Everyone...