Mentoring Connection

What isKate’s Mentoring Connection?

Greetings! My name is Kate and I was created with the curse and blessing Cerebral Palsy (CP).  In layman’s terms CP affects my motor control in all four extremities, the way I talk, as well as my balance which makes standing and walking a big problem.  So what does this all mean? Sure, my parents could have taken the advice of the doctors who said to take me home and love me. They went on to say don’t expect too much because I would most likely be a vegetable.  But they didn’t listen! Instead they looked into my big blue eyes and said, “The eyes are the window to the sole. Kate’s eyes are wide open with fierce determination to beat the odds.” My eyes never lost sight of my desire to succeed in life.  This is not say that I haven’t encountered terminous amount of obstacles and fought many battles.

I feel these components have played a significant role in my success: countless hours of therapies, abundance of caretakers, an array of mobility devices, a mixture of communication devices, different computer systems and access methods, and a magnificent support system.  About two years ago, I started “Kate’s Mentoring Connection” blog to share how these key components have and continue to play an important role in my triumph life. I hope my readers find my blog writings intriguing, inspiring, and encouraging. As well as recognizing the need to have a great sense of  humor when faced with a disability.