Our Leah is our blessing! These past ten years she’s overcome so many barriers, we were told a lot of she won’t, or she can’t and as parent’s we simply had to change our mindsets to yes, she will and yes she can... what we did not know back then was that it would be worth the wait!
When Leah was younger, I had to become her biggest advocate, I had to be her voice, I had to become open and vulnerable, and I had to find the will power to never give up.
Being Leah’s mother is my greatest joy! Personally, she has taught me how to have more patience, to slow down, and to find joy in the little things in life. These past ten years she is opened my eyes and heart and has shown me that we need more acceptance when it comes to individuals with disabilities. We need more kindness, and we need to embrace others for who they are! We need to remove the barriers that have been set in place for years and let children just be themselves and provide them with inclusive opportunities to learn and thrive! My hope is to look back at these posts and pray that through Leah’s Dream Foundation we were able to make a difference!
