Welcome

By / May 2, 2022

Hello! So glad you stopped by!

I’m so excited that this blog is finally live! It’s been my long-time dream to create one, but to be honest, I’ve always been a little intimidated by technology and didn’t feel confident enough to give it a go. But several months ago, a friend gave me the encouragement I needed to try, and with a little perseverance (and a lot of tech help) my dream is now reality.

Throughout the last several years, I’ve written many stories, many about our son, Micah. My writing began when I, while perusing the writing section of our local Barnes and Noble, noticed a book called Use Your Words: A Writing Guide For Mothers by Kate Hopper. I read it cover to cover, then learned she taught an online writing course as well. I enjoyed it so much that I took it twice! Not long after, I began another online writing course called, “Pen to Paper,” taught by Christi Craig. I have learned so much from both women, as well as the other class members who have inspired me with their writing.

My family is probably a lot like yours. We experience the same gamut of emotions: happiness, joy, sadness, frustration, forgiveness, anxiety, peace. However, what I hope you’ll find most throughout my stories and other posts is the love, joy and hope we have in raising our son–this amazing gift we were given more than fifteen years ago. I’ve learned so much since Micah came into our lives—about type 1 diabetes, about autism, about myself.

My desire is that you will find some measure of inspiration through reading my words, especially if you are raising a child with a medical condition or other special need. If nothing else, I hope you will feel less alone in this season of special needs parenting.

So, allow me to get started. Let me tell you about our family’s journey with a little boy named Micah and a mom who didn’t know if she could handle all the responsibilities of raising a child with two diagnoses. Let me tell you about the challenges as well as the triumphs. Let me tell you how we persevere and manage to find laughter, joy, and peace through it all.  

10 thoughts on “Welcome”

  2. Heidi Neumann-Kneeland

    Hey Deb,

    Great job launching the Micah and Me blog! I love it and am looking forward to reading your posts! You have so much to share about your journey that will no doubt comfort, inform, and provide strength to those walking in similar shoes. And to think, I accompanied you to your first blogger’s conference! GRINS…

    Your sister,
    Heidi

    1. debdebates

      Thanks, Heidi,
      Who knew? That conference was what–about five years ago? Maybe one of these days there will be another one we can attend.Thanks for your encouragement!

  3. Anne Avery Davis

    Love this! Going to share with my sister Jennifer Kaiser her daughter (my niece) is 19 she has Battens Disease and is blind and in a wheel chair and she inspires me constantly and honestly changes how I see the world and the kind of person I am. My sister is amazing and is the person I admire most because of how she cares for Montanna every day. She will be inspired by you, just as I always am! ❤️

    1. debdebates

      Hi Anne,
      Your sister and niece sound like an amazing people. I’m glad you shared my blog with her. I bet they have some wonderful stories to share as well.

    1. debdebates

      Hi Sandy,
      Thanks for reading my stories! I appreciate it! Hope all is well with you! 🙂

  5. Beth Leake

    Deb, this is great. We all know you have to have to be a special person to be able to stay so positive through all of Micah’s troubles. Miss you guys, Gpd Bless.

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