Posts Tagged ‘limb difference’
Swiffer is My New Favorite Brand
Have you seen it yet? An actor with a limb difference who lost a portion of his arm to cancer is featured in a national Swiffer commercial. It’s SUPER cool. I’m so excited. I’ve heard people talking about this commercial, but I hadn’t seen it yet. Thanks to Michael for finding it and sharing it…
Read More +Jumping into the New Year with a Challenge
I am never motivated to run in the winter… Until now. This week, I’m taking the family to Walt Disney World to experience our first Marathon Weekend. I’m running in the half marathon while Jordan and Cameron run in a one mile kids race (mainly because the 5K sold out before I thought about signing…
Read More +Born Just Right's 2013 In Review
Wow. I’m not making this up. 2013 was full of wow. Jordan kicked it off with a Disney trip and visit to North Carolina with her triplet cousins. After that she won a big award, traveled to all kinds of super cool places. She got a brand new helper arm and got to be a…
Read More +Happy 8th Birthday Jordan!
Eight years. How is that possible? Eight years ago today, Miss Jordan arrived in this world after days of labor. We knew we wanted a second child in our world but we had no idea how she would bring so much into our lives. In these eight years, Jordan has grown into a very confident…
Read More +Each Person Makes an Impact at Camp No Limits
I can’t say enough about the families and camp volunteers who make Camp No Limits so special. With one day until Jordan’s birthday, today is the day to share the number one reason to donate to camp: Yay! Each person who attends camp makes the camp special. Camp No Limits is a success because each…
Read More +Learning All Kinds of Skills
For the past eight days, we’ve counted down to the top ten reasons why Camp No Limits is special. We’re getting close to the number one reason. But today’s number two reason is super important to me. The camp has made a world of difference for Jordan and her ability to work through all kinds…
Read More +Let The Memories Flow
Camp No Limits is a highlight for our family each summer. With each visit, we leave with another layer of memories to keep with us for a long time. And that’s why our memories are the number three best reason why it’s worth donating to Camp No Limits as we lead up to Jordan’s eighth…
Read More +Bursting all Expectations at Camp No Limits
Last night, I was sitting at the table with Jordan when I noticed she untied my shoe. I was a bit annoyed when she declared she was going to tie it… But a little differently. She was going to tie my shoe with her hand and a foot. This summer she mastered the art of…
Read More +Brain Images Share the Secrets of Limb Differences
Earlier in 2013, I discovered a research lab in my town that is focused on how the brain manages limb differences. It’s pretty remarkable. I’ve stayed in touch with Scott Frey, the director of Brain Imaging Center & Rehabilitation Neuroscience Lab at the University of Missouri. He recently reached out to share and update in his…
Read More +Family Time at Camp No Limits
Camp No Limits is a special camp because not only does it help limb different kids learn, it helps the whole family learn more about the support resources available for everyone. Our family started attending camp when it started in Missouri in 2009. Every year, BOTH kids ask when they can return. The camp is…
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