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AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY

This is where I get to tell you all about myself….hhhmmmm….. Now, I wonder what you’d like to know about me….hhhmmm…let’s see…

Born during the last year of the “Baby Boom”, this Boomer is a native New Englander. I was raised in Central Massachusetts and lived there for 23 years until I moved to Maine where I have been ever since.

I met my husband and Evan and Ian’s dad, Jonathan, when I was a 17 year old high school senior – I dated a college guy! Four years later we married and have been on many adventures ever since.

Parenthood has probably been the most dangerous adventure thus far. From changing loaded diapers to replacing blown G-tube buttons, to sitting on near-freezing soccer fields, to planning and executing children’s birthday parties,
we’ve had our share of near misses as well as hits. Kidding aside, parenthood is
one adventure I wouldn’t have missed for anything. Parenting a son like Evan has been one of the most profound learning experiences of my life. If anything, living with and loving Evan has taught me to be on the lookout for the many blessings in my life; the hidden and the plain in sight, as well as the incredible value of a good sense of humor and how to roll with the punches with strength, grace, and a
feeling of “I can do this – I’ve survived worse”.

Parenting my younger, non-disabled son Ian has taught me the importance of taking care of myself mentally as well as physically – how else will I be able to
keep up with him?! Also, watching Ian reach those developmental milestones throughout the years, the one’s that Evan has never mastered, has taught me not to squander my blessings – each one is ever so precious.

My education? I was five months pregnant with Evan when I graduated with an Associates in Applied Business from Thomas College. My original plan had been
to resume my education once Evan was about 6 months old or so. Well…… that didn’t happen, because at five months Evan had his first G-tube surgery, so I ended up attending “The Hands-on Experiences School of Exceptional Parenting” instead. And boy, oh boy, have I learned a few lessons the hard way!

So, what do I like to do for fun? I love anything that is creative for my mind, soul, and hands. Writing, painting, drawing, designing greeting cards, and gardening
are some top favorites. I also love music – I am a huge Chris Isaak fan, but I also like classic rock & country. And last year at the rather old age of 40 I stared
taking piano lessons. The lessons are coming along slowly, but I’m “plunking” away and enjoying it in the process.

Future writing plans? Exactly what and when, I’m not too sure. What I do know
for certain is that if I go too long without some time spent writing creatively, I
get mighty cranky!

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