When Shane was born I was so excited to be bringing this wonderful little person into the world. Little did I know that this tiny being would not only brighten my life, but he would also change my perspective about almost everything. On this page I will be speaking my own thoughts… often proud, sometimes frustrated, but always positive! Like I have told my oldest son, Gus… I expect the same thing for Shane that I expect for him… for each of my boys to reach their fullest potential. My oldest son is incredibly smart and will be a senior this year. The pride that I feel for him is beyond measure. I also admire the way that he always treats Shane like every older brother treats his little brother. My greatest accomplishment is being a mother to these two incredible boys.
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Shane's Voice 
I remember how it felt when I brought Ricky into the world. It was so scary but so wonderful. I sure never knew what our lives would be like. We learn so quickly though. I would not have traded one second of my life with him. Joe always treated him like a regular brother. They argued and fussed but loved each other beyond measure. I know autism is different than cerebral palsy but in many ways we are alike. We worry, we hope, we dream and we fear for our special child every day. Only those that walk in our shoes can feel what we feel. Our shoulders are so much stronger than we coukld have ever imagined.
I had the opportunity to teach a child who reminded me so much of Ricky this year. She came into my classroom and filled it with joy! She was so happy you could help to be happy when you were around her. Everyone thought it was so kind of me to let her come into my classroom for reading centers, but in actuality I knew she would give something to my other students that was worth more than gold. She would provide them with a point of understanding that would allow them to look at people with disabilities as more like them than different from them.