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Nothing Ordinary About Us

Nothing Ordinary About Us

Jane Eppard March 30, 2023 No Comments
While wrapping up a doctor’s visit, my physician took a few minutes to share a story about my dad. The context was around a board they served on together. He admired his…
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Day Sixty-Three

Day Sixty-Three

Jane Eppard March 20, 2023 No Comments
On May 12, 2013, Asher arrived abruptly at 27 weeks, weighing just two pounds. Because the initial picture was bleak, Asher was sent immediately to the NICU. His APGAR score…
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Good Scaffolding

Good Scaffolding

Jane Eppard March 16, 2023 No Comments
During a parent-teacher conference, my daughter’s fourth-grade teacher described her as having “good scaffolding.”  She’s 22 years old, and I still think about this conversation.   She was fortunate to grow up with…
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Opening a Whole New World

Opening a Whole New World

Jane Eppard December 8, 2022 No Comments
When you are visually impaired, the world can be a scary place. Maria was afraid to touch, explore, and interact with her surroundings. Moreover, Maria exhibited repetitive behaviors observed in…
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A Million Dollar Smile

A Million Dollar Smile

Jane Eppard December 2, 2022 No Comments
Aidan was such a sweet, carefree baby; until he wasn't.  Around one year old, he developed bronchitis and pneumonia frequently, and no doctor could tell us why.  We were shuffled…
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Growing Together as a Family

Growing Together as a Family

Jane Eppard October 11, 2022 No Comments
When Forrest was about six months old, we noticed he was overly responsive to loud noises. He would become inconsolable at things like dogs barking or kids laughing. He struggled…
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Finding Our Way Back

Finding Our Way Back

Jane Eppard August 8, 2022 No Comments
The pandemic was a perfect storm for Liam.  He struggled with emotional trauma, new and worsening mental health issues, and two years of profound learning loss that resulted in significant…
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