It was an honor to speak to the new class of graduate students in the Speech-Language Pathology Program at Lebanon Valley College today. This is the first time I have … Continue reading Each Chapter Shapes the Next
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Remarks to the Forward Party National Women’s Committee
Years ago, I discovered the Forward Party and knew it was the place I most belonged. Tonight, I had the privilege of being featured as a speaker for the Forward … Continue reading Remarks to the Forward Party National Women’s Committee
Tori’s ELEVENTH Birthday (and how you can help make a difference)
Today is Tori’s ELEVENTH birthday! It goes without saying that we wish she were here with us. Yet, in her absence, we continue to do what we can to support … Continue reading Tori’s ELEVENTH Birthday (and how you can help make a difference)
New Adventure Ahead
I have spent the past ten years advocating in honor of Tori, to build a legacy for her, and I have succeeded. Because of Tori, babies in Pennsylvania are screened … Continue reading New Adventure Ahead
On Medicaid and Disabilities (and Human Value)
Life for people with disabilities is often difficult, and it doesn’t have to be this way. America chooses to keep it this way. While I cannot speak from personal experience … Continue reading On Medicaid and Disabilities (and Human Value)
Looking Back at 2024 (Our Christmas Letter)
2024 was a year of joy, discovery, and change for our family. Let’s start with the fun parts: Family Adventures We saw a solar eclipse (April 8) and Northern Lights … Continue reading Looking Back at 2024 (Our Christmas Letter)
Ten Candles, Endless Hope: Tori’s Birthday Benefit to #CureKrabbe
In just six weeks, we will be celebrating Tori’s TENTH birthday! Yes, her birthday is actually July 30th, but we wanted to do something extra special for this milestone year, … Continue reading Ten Candles, Endless Hope: Tori’s Birthday Benefit to #CureKrabbe
The Way Family Should Be
Note: this post is discussing my family and no one else. The praise of my family is not a slight to anyone else, though I believe it’s an example we … Continue reading The Way Family Should Be
From Diagnosis to Determination
Today marks nine years since Diagnosis Day, the worst day of our lives by far. There are no adequate words to describe the utter desperation and helplessness we felt as … Continue reading From Diagnosis to Determination
Looking Back at 2023 (Our Christmas Letter)
It has been a wild year for our family in many ways, both good and less-than-ideal. 2023 was filled with new challenges, most of which we have chosen to not … Continue reading Looking Back at 2023 (Our Christmas Letter)
Even So, Joy 