Learning to Celebrate the Small Steps.

Monday, October 31, 2016

On the road again....100 miles and counting.

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My daughter Meghann traveled 100 miles round trip when she started school. She continued riding the bus twice a day until she graduated.  ...
Tuesday, October 4, 2016

Let's roll

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The chubby toddler legs carried her across my living room floor as they gradually gained momentum plowing into everything in her path, incl...
Monday, September 12, 2016

Confession

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Baby powder lingering in the air and the smell of a newborn baby. These are two things in the world that can make people turn into complet...
Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Dream of Cute Shoes

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Support groups come in all styles. There are support groups for AA, Alzheimer, single parents, cancer, PTSD, anger, anorexia and parents wi...
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Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Bye Mommy

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Meghann turned her wheelchair around and said “Bye Mommy.' I stood there as if my shoes were glued to the floor. I couldn't ...
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Thursday, June 23, 2016

A Dynamo in Pajamas

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I unbuckled my seat belt on the airplane and climbed over the seat next to me. The one disadvantage of having a window seat is when you w...
Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Do you believe in Miracles?

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If you practice Buddhism, Christianity, Judaism, Atheism or a higher power I think everyone is entitled to practice or not practice whatev...
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Jill Ryan grew up in a small Midwestern town in Illinois alongside her two brothers and her twin sister, Valerie. She raised her daughter, Meghann—who had special needs—while owning and operating her own salon. When Meghann was in her final year of high school, Jill married Dan, a contractor and life coach. After spending 25 years working in the salon industry, Jill returned to school and earned her bachelor's degree from Western Illinois University. She has since dedicated time to hosting an online support group for parents of children and adults with differing needs. Jill's deepest passion lies in advocating for the differently abled community and raising awareness through her writing. On May 24, 2018, Jill, Dan, and their family said goodbye to Meghann. Her passing has only strengthened Jill’s commitment to telling the stories of those who pursue their dreams despite life’s challenges and limitations.
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