On a recent Saturday morning, the dryer wouldn’t turn on. The washer held a big load of washed towels. As…
Articles by Helen Baldwin
The spring of 1997 arrived with a bang. Initially stunned at the revelation of an unplanned pregnancy, my husband, Randy,…
March seems to stretch to infinity, but one bright spot is the promise of spring. It’s also National Reading…
As a college freshman pursuing a degree in special education, I assisted in two nearby elementary classrooms. The students all…
Countless events shape the course of our lives: marriage, career changes, parenthood, the loss of loved ones, and health crises,…
My goal in college was to become a special education teacher. I had a dream work-study job at a nearby…
My husband, Randy, and I had never considered leaving our hometown of Fort Worth, Texas. That all changed when Randy…
Last year sprinted to the finish line at breakneck speed. I couldn’t have stuffed much more into December’s calendar. Wrapping…
Our granddaughter, Clara, turns 10 this month. She loves choosing themes for her birthday parties, and “PopPop,” as she…
I don’t remember when or why my general interest in working with children gravitated toward those with special needs. Before…