Kidz Blog

My dear friend Tara Bennett has begun a blog created specifically for parents with children who have endured several different health difficulties. I had asked Tara quite a while ago if I could tell a little about Matt and his heart issues, since I noticed she had no "Heart" labels for previous posts. She readily agreed and I was determined to finally sit and write out a bit of Matt's story.

I ended up sitting on this idea for a long time. It's tough to experience the catharsis of what we went through, so I kept thinking I needed to be in the right mood. Last night Tara encouraged readers of the blog to share their stories to add to the Kidz Blog, anything that is inspiring. I was encouraged to begin my delve into the world that I needed to explore, but was scared of. I knew doing so would envelop my entire soul for the duration of the writing time I needed. Luckily, I could hammer it out in one sitting.

I encourage everyone to check out Tara's Kidz Blog. There really are some inspiring stories there and if you have any to add, I know Tara would love to hear from you. I think you should check it out anyway because Tara is pretty inspirational herself. She explains her mission as such:

Hi! My name is Tara. I am the wife of one amazing guy and the mother to one beautiful girl who has special needs. I realized when going through my unexpected journey that most on-line resources for children with special needs or health concerns are cold and factual, and quite often discouraging. I hope KIDZ can be a place where everyone can be inspired, and a resource for Parentz to connect, share the lessons they learn from their special Kidz, a place to give and share encouragement.

Her blog is undergoing a face lift, so check back often to see the transformation and be sure to add whatever inspirational stories you have.

http://kidzorg.blogspot.com/