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We got Callie a little sign for her room that says “Different is beautiful.” It sits right next to her unicorn figurine on her dresser. We’re at the stage where she doesn’t want to be different. She wants to blend in. We’ve…
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Your mind will always believe everything that you tell it. Feed it faith. Feed it joy. Feed it with patience. Feed it with humor. Feed it with trust. Feed it with miracles. Feed it with wildflowers. Feed it with laughter. Feed it with song. Feed it with sunsets. Feed it with…
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One of the best parts of my job is that I get to share my “patient” story with our teams. Today, a good friend asked me to speak at his town hall and it couldn’t have come at a better time. I…
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Moms are supposed to do all the things….and do them well. “Good” moms are good at everything….or so I’ve always thought. I had to ask myself….why am I doing so much work and letting the things I love slide? I’m constantly…
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Life is not perfect. Life is messy, complicated, perfectly imperfect. And that’s what makes it beautiful. Callie doesn’t need a perfect mom. She needs to see me struggle….so she can see me overcome. She needs to see me fail….so she can see me improve.She…
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They don’t tell you about the grief that you experience after you have a baby with special needs. We read all the parenting books, went to all the baby classes, and “baby proofed” the house. We had checklists and To…
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The other day when we came home from the gym, Callie says to me…“Mama, when people look at me, they don’t look at my face. They look at my leg first. Always at my leg first.” It hurt. She’s ten so…
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What do you want to be when you grow up?The older I get, the more I realize the answer shouldn’t be one word. What do I want to be when I grow up? Someone that’s brave. Someone who’s confident in her body…
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This week, a substitute in Callie’s PE class looked at Callie’s prosthetic leg and told her she can’t be runner for the game they were playing..I’ve been told my whole life things I can’t do. I can’t play sports because of…
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The struggle was real this morning. Callie did not want to get up. Did not want to go to school. Did not want to eat breakfast. And apparently thought that M&Ms were a healthy option for an after breakfast dessert. So…
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Hi Y'all! My name is Jaime and it's so nice to meet you! Welcome to The Princess & The Prosthetic! This brand is inspired by my daughter Callie who is a lower limb amputee. We're dedicated to inspiring others to embrace their own perfectly imperfect fairytale. We advocate for people with disabilities and hope to inspire everyone--regardless of ability--to love and accept themselves just they way they are! I am a story teller at heart and this blog is a virtual scrapbook of our crazy beautiful life. You're in the right place if you are a huge book nerd, drink coffee like your life depends on it, and run on dry shampoo and Amazon Prime. We live a semi-crunchy lifestyle but still love a good Texas BBQ. Inclusion is our love language. You can find us either on the archery range, at the stables, on a hiking trail, or walking our rescue dog, Jack! We are so grateful that you’ve found us—welcome to the fam. Read More
Jaime
My love language ❤️
#inclusivity #adaptivesports #disabilityawareness #disabilityparent
All of these things can look like rest 🌙✌️✨️
I'm learning all I can about how important rest is for me (#hashiwarrior ) and I'm discovering.....it's not just about sleep.
Taking time for me, prioritizing things that are truly important, and getting rid of pesky perfection are some of the things I'm implementing!
#hashimotosdisease #autoimmunedisease #restday #perfectionism #timeforme
Practicing some self care today....
With my recent diagnosis, I've gotten really intune with my body.
Which is an awesome thing ✨️
Equally importantly, is actually giving my body the things it needs, and after a crazy week, I need to slow down, be still, and get some rest today.
I plan to go take a magnesium bath and go to bed early! In a previous season, I would have just pushed myself harder and tried to just outwork the fatigue, so I'm proud of the growth I've had over the last few months!
#energygiver #energy #recoveryseason #hashimotos #hashiwarrior ##autoimmunedisease
If I do anything as a mother........
It will be to make sure she knows that she is loved beyond measure ✨️✨️✨️
#ksmomsday
Slice of life.....
Spring Potting
New Workout Space
Grounding + morning coffee + vitamin D
Puzzles + Coffee
Farming co-op pick up day
Life After Gluten
25lb draw + 50 meters
ERG Mixer
Board of Directors meeting
Walks on walks
Sharing all the beautiful things that happen when you set (and hold!) a boundary!
#boundaries #boundariesarehealthy #toxicfamilymembers #toxicfamily ##toxicrelationship #toxicrelationshipsurvivor #relationshipadviceforwomen
