— 1 — The story of the Most Awesome Kid in the World keeps on giving. I thought it was neat when the race announcer, Carissa Bealert, mentioned Sarah Kate on her blog this week. I was amazed when I started getting emails from Disney cast members because the story was circulating in their offices. Then I… Read More
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Spring Softball: Gone But Not Forgotten
Sarah Kate opted not to play softball this spring. I could tell you it’s because she’s having surgery and would miss a big chunk of the season, but I believe there’s more to it than that. Sarah Kate did pretty well in 10U in the fall, but it was a struggle for her. Fast pitch… Read More
The Other – Much Less Dramatic But No Less Fun – Disney Kids Race
What can I say about Nathan’s race, which immediately followed Sarah Kate’s triumph? He was ready to go. Or at least he was ready to give a thumbs up. And based on the graph her Fitbit generated, I think he and Katie ran at least a mile in the corral waiting on us before his… Read More
Sun-Beams: March 2, 2014
Sun-Beams is a collection of links to stories, articles, photos, or videos I have come across that I believe will inspire, inform, or encourage you, as well as my favorite photo posted on my other blog, Violet Film, from the past week. Judge accuses woman with Down syndrome of not acting like a victim in… Read More
Seven Snippets: More On Friday’s Race, The Overlooked Child, and Nathan Makes His Move
— 1 — I got a great email this week from Laura-Lee Minutello, Ms. Wheelchair Florida 2012. She has completed a number of races – 5Ks, 8Ks, and 10Ks – and was registered for the Princess Half Marathon last weekend. Her training didn’t go as well as she had hoped, so she knew she wouldn’t… Read More
What It Was Like to Be the Mom of the Most Awesome Kid in the World1
It’s been almost a week, and I’m still blown away. After the disaster that was the First Light Fun Run last month, I wasn’t sure Sarah Kate would be able to complete the Disney Kids 1-Mile, part of the Princess Half Marathon Weekend. In fact, “I wasn’t sure” is the understatement of the year –… Read More