As She Turns 60

Wow. How did I get here? My contemporaries are contemplating retirement or are there. Most have grandchildren. I grew up fairly affluent, but that is not where I am today.  Today I am starting over. As I turn 60 glorious years, I am contemplating my impending divorce and re-inventing myself in my 6th decade.  Not … Continue reading →

In Gratitude

As I listen to my 24 year old medically fragile, special needs daughter giggling in the next room, then laughing outright as I change her, I give so much thanks to the world. There is so many people to be grateful for in this journey with Sophie.  Not forgetting all the professionals, friends and family … Continue reading →

Sophie Newsletter Nov 2005-May 2006- Adjusting, Broken legs, and ulcers

Sophie News  (Sophie is 12 years old!) Nov. 2005-May 2006                                          First Things First!,  THANK YOU! Thank you all for being so patient with us in getting out our letter and to say “thank you” from our hearts.  It has been over a year since we have written- our last newsletter was in August of … Continue reading →

Sophie Newsletter August 2004- New Beginnings

Sophie News August 2004 (Sophie is 10 years old Hi everyone! It’s been a busy 8 months or so since our last newsletter.  The new house in Wheaton has been wonderful- to have a ranch home is such a welcome relief from all the lifting.  Sophie (and Billy) love to get around to every corner … Continue reading →

Sophie Newsletter October 2003-Changes

Sophie News October 2003  Sophie is 9 years old! Hello to all!  We’ve had a very busy time since we last wrote.  The fund raiser done in March of this year- Terrance Simien Creole Party was a huge success.  Thank you for all who attended, and a gigantic thanks to John Hicks and all of … Continue reading →

Sophie Newsletter November 2002- new helpers

Sophie News November 2002                                                                      Hello Everyone! Been wondering what the Sophie Prunty Clan has been up to?  We’ve had a busy … Continue reading →

The Humbling: A Caregiver’s Caregiving

So very much has happened since my last blog.  It’s overwhelming all that has occurred. So much so that it will be too long for one posting.  Let me start from the end(ish) for now. It’s about me. As a full time plus caregiver to our daughter Sophie, 22, with a rare disorder, HSAN type … Continue reading →