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No, we didn’t fall off the face of the planet, even though I think it may have been emotionally easier…just kidding!
So much has happened over the last year and without bombarding you or myself to re-tell it all at once I will gradually share bits and pieces of our life as we have now come [...]

Published in the Today Newspaper Sept. 4th, 1993

Most women become mothers by accident, some by choice, a few by social pressures, and a couple by habit. This year, nearly 100,000 women will become mothers of handicapped children.
Did you ever wonder how mothers of handicapped children are chosen?
Somehow I visualize God hovering over [...]

For the benefit of new readers to Knoah’s ARC or formally “What is Normal” I wish to take this opportunity to express some thoughts I have regarding the “M” word and others.
While in NYC, I had several opportunities to participate in discussions that affect LPA and the dwarfism community.
I did not set out to become [...]

One of the issues of having a child with a disability is making sure to have insurance to cover the massive medical tests and bills that come with such a child.
During Knoah’s first hospital confinement, in the flurry of paperwork, I filled out paperwork to get Knoah Medicaid. I don’t remember doing it, but he [...]

I was selected by Melissa Swartley who writes 3 Pretty Girls. THANK YOU!!!
My job today is to write 7 things most people don’t know about me. Well, most people know a lot about me because I usually share everything anyways, but I will try.
1. I currently have 8 tattoos and 2 piercings. I tend to [...]

Last Thursday, I made the yearly pilgrimage up to Grand Rapids for Knoah’s annual visit with Dr. Pauli.

The verdict: It went fairly well….not as many issues as previous times, however recurrent issues are still present and new ones popped up.
So, Knoah’s Good Report!
1. His legs are still straight! YEAH!!! Typically some children with [...]

Lost Weekend for the kids and Dad . . . .
Even though I was able to take the kids bowling last weekend it had been a while since I had spend more than a few hours alone with Jacob, Hannah or Knoah. Work and other commitments had kept me at arm’s length from [...]

Merry Christmas Everyone!! I hope everyone has a blessed, safe and wonderful day!

Since I cannot possibly give everyone a gift, I offer this; advice.
I have found during the three years (WOW!) of doing What is Normal aka Knoah’s ARC, this post has been the most important!! My single goal in life is to make sure [...]

Really? I mean not even 330 some days ago it was January 1st….
My semester is over and I already have my classes registered for next semester…I do like the torture….
Since Knoah has turned 3, we have learned a few things.

1. He is obsessed with Spongebob. With it being DVR’d every time it comes on, there [...]