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Thanks for Joyfully Embracing Mimi's Book

I am so truly touched at what people are saying after reading Mimi's book A Joyful Embrace: A Memoir. Words like "delightful" and...

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"A Joyful Embrace" Video

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Mimi's book is published on Amazon

The first time I gave out a proof copy of Mimi's book (ahead of publication) it was hard. I've lived with the version on my computer for...

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Part of my Book Village

They say it takes a village to raise a child. I say it takes a village to write a book. It finally is starting to feel real. This is the...

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Book Cover Reveal and Book Launch Update!

You may have noticed the book cover looks strikingly similar to an art quilt I made earlier this year. And you would be right! A cool...

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International Happy Meal Day in Mimi's Honor

Today, we are attempting to turn a very sad day upside down. Four years ago today, Mimi left this mortal world. And yes, despite smiling...

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Sneak Preview ... A Photo From the Book

This week, I traveled back through time picking out "Mimi" photographs for the upcoming book "A Joyful Embrace: A Memoir." I thought it...

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Graduation

Today reminds me of the day Mimi "graduated" from high school. It was late May, 2006. In Texas, those in public school special education...

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Time to Self-Publish!

Mimi worked so hard to learn all her life. Some of her many elementary school activities involved pegs of different sizes, coins,...