Raising awareness about limb differences
Jordan’s brother, Cameron, is super involved in our work with Camp No Limits. This past year was the first time he didn’t get a chance to attend the summer camp in Missouri. It looks like he’s going to...
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The magic of community
Community. We come together in so many ways. The first way I think about community is when I have a chance to meet in person with the wonderful people who are a part of the Born Just Right community....
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Always finding a chance to meet new friends
One of the greatest purposes of this website is finding ways to bring our families together. It can be through raising money so families can meet at Camp No Limits. Sometimes it’s setting up pen pal...
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Celebrate differences during Limb Loss Awareness Month
It doesn’t come with a lot of shirts or ribbons but today, the Amputee Coalition launches its fifth year of Limb Loss Awareness Month. This year, the organization is looking to help prevent older...
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An Upworthy Moment to Share
Yesterday, Jordan and I had a chance to do an interview with a local magazine. During the conversation, I was asked how I feel about Jordan’s recent success in sharing her efforts to raise awareness...
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I’ve got your back. I know you’ve got mine.
Almost exactly two years ago, I wrote a post about how I am careful about the photos I share of kids on this site and Born Just Right’s social media pages. Specifically, limb different kids. I focus on...
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Regrouping and Regaining a Voice
Born Just Right is a constant in our lives. I started writing this site in May of 2005. But for the first time in a long time, I’ve felt quiet. I’m full of thoughts and things to write, but I’ve had so...
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Expanded reasons for thanks
It’s Thanksgiving Day in the United States and it gives me an awesome excuse to be thankful for so many things this year. We’re thankful for Sam’s friendship! The World of Inclusive Design This year,...
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Feeling the Real Impact of our Work
Last night, a very cool thing happened. Jordan was publicly announced as a speaker at TEDxCoMo – a local TEDx planned in Columbia, MO in April. Jordan has a chance to contribute to a conversation about...
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The Story Behind Limb Different Vermont Teddy Bears
Many years ago, I started writing about how our kids deserve more toys that include limb differences. Jordan helped take that discussion up a notch by launching a Change.org petition asking American...
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