Well, it’s true and I will tell you why! I have a new friend and her name is Mary Kate and she is fifteen years old. Mary Kate uses a wheelchair just like I do. Her mom is very smart because she knew that the other kids were getting dressed in costumes at school and she wanted Mary Kate to be included in the group.
So guess what she did? She made a costume for Mary Kate that went all around her wheelchair and looked like a cupcake. She made a hat for Mary Kate that looked like the frosting on the cupcake. Mary Kate looked just adorable! Maybe almost as adorable as I am!
I think it is so awesome that some parents are so proud of their kids and what they are accomplishing, even if they have disabilities! Mary Kate’s mom is the kind of mom that all special needs kids should have!
I love Mary Kate and her mom and I bet you do too! Are they way cool or what? I might just want to be a cupcake next Halloween too… but a boy cupcake with blue frosting!
I know Mary Kate and her Mom and they both so special and smart! Rugby Jones you are lucky to be able to call them friends.
You are right Rugby Jones. Mary Kate is a lucky little girl to have such a great mommy! And Mary Kate is the sweetest young lady too.
She also has a wonderful Daddy and an AWESOME little sister, Caroline!
Mary Kate was the most adorable Cupcake ever this past Halloween! Her Mommy and Daddy take great pride in both of their girls!
This was pretty moving, Rugby. I’m glad you keep bringing these examples to our attention
Mary Kate is my Grand niece and she is one neat kid. We all feel so lucky to have her in the family. Her Mom and Dad and her little sis, Caroline are truly wonderful too. I think everyone should have a little “CupCake” like Mary Kate in their life. Much love everyday.
Thank you Rugby for being a fan of me! My Dad will try to scan a picture of me at Halloween in that very cupcake costume.I love how you make people smile with your will and determination.You are proof that good things can come from a not so good situation…it’s that glass half full thing. I love you!!!!
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Thanks for spotlighting MaryKate, Rugby! It is so true that her family is way cool!! They are an inspiration to all families who have kids with disabilities. MaryKate is so amazing and holds such a special place in everyone’s heart. I am so lucky to know her and her family and glad that you have shared her story.
I am so happy that you liked this post Mary Kate, Nancy, Susan, Don, Sara and Peggy! Mary Kate, I’m happiest that you liked it ‘cuz you and I really know what it’s like to have a disability but guess what? We are the ones who can stand out and make a difference for the others who aren’t as lucky as we are with such supporting family and friends.
I hope you liked my book and the stuffed me! I can’t wait ’til your dad sends me the real cupcake picture of you! I want to post it if that’s OK with you. Yippee! I’m glad we’re friends ‘cuz you are just way cool!
RT @RugbyJones: Do you know about what it feels like to be in a wheelchair? I sure do! http://bit.ly/am7FyA @ReeveFoundation
RT @ReeveFoundation: RT @RugbyJones: Do you know about what it feels like to be in a wheelchair? I sure do! http://bit.ly/am7FyA @ReeveFoundation