First off, let me just say I love Readers Digest. I know it's not the hippest magazine but I have always loved it. My grandma used to let me take her old issues when I was kid and even one of my best friends in college got me a subscription one year for my birthday. So I'm very sincere when I say I LOVE the Digest. So how awesome is it that my friend and mother-I-look-up-to Reagan and her family were featured in the August issue? The answer to that question is super awesome if it wasn't already clear. I finally got a hold of a copy yesterday and let me tell you...the article is amazing. Seeing how I was living in New York and was pals with Reagan when Piper was born, I sorta thought I would already know how this article goes...but I was surprised to learn a thing or two and to come away with a renewed love and respect for the Breinholt clan. I was just going to read the article and not buy the magazine, but after reading it I had to buy it. I knew I wanted to have it on hand when I needed a little pick-me-up or some positive perspective.
Being in the world of special needs can feel isolating at times, especially when your particular special need is so uncommon. I can't tell you how great it is to know someone else who is in different-but-somehow-similar circumstances, especially someone as positive, upbeat and funny as Reagan.
So Reags if you're reading this, thank you. I loved it and I love you guys. Although I know all too well that one does not campaign or volunteer for the position of special needs mom, you've knocked it out of the park. You're a great role model for me and I'm grateful to know you. Three months in the same ward in Provo and reuniting a short time later in NYC? Not a coincidence. High five's to Heavenly Father on that one.
Can't wait to read the article. Love hearing about that Pip!!
ReplyDeletePS. I found your blog from Reagan's!
Amy, that is such a kind post. I hope you guys are doing awesome.
ReplyDeleteOff topic, but since Ijust got my O magazine, I am wondering if you have explored Morgan's Wonderland in San Antonio?
ReplyDeleteI found your blog through her blob! STILL haven't read the article... need to get a copy!
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm def. jeal* you know her IRL!
*totes stolen from Reagan!
aww, miggy, of COURSE you read the digest. you are old school in a good way like that! haha.
ReplyDeletei miss you, i'm still bummed you were in NYC for the entire duration of our european holiday. come back soon.
and thanks for speaking so sweetly of the article. I loved it too. the writer did a great job. remember a few of those scary ICU episodes? you were there with me for some of them! I'll never forget that, miggs!
Out of town for a bit. Playing catch up! I love Reagan, Jake, and sweet little Pippy J! I am a regular reader/commenter on her "blob." I believe that I was first introduced to your sweet family, Miggy, through a blog post somewhere in which you two interviewed each other. My parents give me Reader's Digest for a Christmas gift every year, and I LOVE that magazine!
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