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Special Needs Blog Hop – Theme “Who am I”
It’s a New Special Needs Blog Hop – With a Twist!
A Theme! “Who am I?”
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We’re all special needs parents, that isn’t going to change. But somehow in the interest of living, and surviving, our crazy lives, I think maybe we sometimes forget who we are, what we dream of, what makes us tick.
For this week’s Special Needs Blog Hop, the first since the Cafe was redesigned, a recent post has reminded me that maybe the Hop this week should help us connect beyond that which makes us similar. Instead, I am challenging this week’s participants to do something many haven’t done for a long time – write about themselves.
Answer the question: “Who am I” and you can include a link to that post here or on the Kat’s Cafe Facebook Page, or by sending it to me on Twitter. I’ll be re-tweeting all the Blog Hop entries over the weekend and into early next week. Though I just answered this question in my recent post–Who Am I? More Than A Wife. More than a Mom.– I will be taking the plunge as well.
A Special Page for a Special Needs Hop
I’d also like to introduce the dedicated Special Needs Blog Hop page: http://katscafe.org/snbh/ From now on, the new linky tool will be hosted on that page and that page alone each week. Bookmark it. Love it. Tweet it. Share it. Make me proud! I’ll be including 2 running streams of links to other blogs in the sidebar starting tomorrow (later today). One will be the new award winners I’ll be naming for the Versatile Blogger Award (posting tomorrow!), but the other – will be all you guys, the newest entrants into the Blog Hop!
I would love to hear ideas for future themes of the Blog Hop. While we’re special needs parents, that isn’t all we are – would you like to have themes unrelated to special needs? Comment and share your thoughts, and then don’t forget, go and enter the linky!
Enter & Share: Dedicated Special Needs Blog Hop page: http://katscafe.org/snbh/
Katrina Moody
Graphic Designer, Wordpress Addict, Blogger at Kat's Media & More
I'm a special needs parent before just about everything else in life, but also a passionate advocate for my three boys and husband, who all have a bit of awesomeness about them. Awesomeness = Axenfeld-Rieger Syndrome, Autism, Epilepsy, Dyslexia, Cerebral Palsy, and more. It all adds up to some awesome kids and an amazing family.
@KatrinaMoody
Wife; Mom to 3 guys w/ARS, autism, epilepsy & awesomeness; Advocate. Writer, Graphic Designer, Wordpress addict, social media nut. Site: http://katsmedia.com &
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this is very nice
It reminds me of what I'm doing over at Special Mom Space: Toot Your Own Horn Day. It's telling who "I am" beyond being a special need mommy….for anyone that wants to toot!
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I think the more of us making a point to show that we are more than special needs parents, the better! It takes us all!
Katrina, what a good idea! I'm impressed with the innovative use of your blog you keep coming up with. Please note that you do not yet have KeywordLuv but yet I'm able to put my Keyword Phrase in. It worked the same way on Norma's website tonight. I think I mentioned to you that many do. Just be sure to copy your comment before you hit submit.
Pop into Inside The Media Mix tomorrow morning for Saturday SEO. Some of it will be very familiar to you and Norma in particular. I've had to change my game plan and want to get this "Yarby Sig" set in folks minds. Atleast the folks who are interested in what it will do for their SEO efforts and blog traffic.
Have a great evening and thanks for all you do .. and all you are!
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I can't wait to join you over there tomorrow Linda! I think it's neat that the Keyword juice is flowing even though it's not an official part of the COmmentLuv plugin yet (I believe it's part of their premium feature package they plan to release!). I'll look forward to popping into the Media Mix tomorrow – I love your SEO Series! Wanted to talk with you about something when you have a moment too. Catch you on FB chat soon!
Stopping by from vB! I'm your newest GFC follower and also following on twitter! Would love a follow back when you get the chance!
Ashton
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Hey there – fell in love with the deserts on your site already! Thanks so much for stopping by! Followed you around the web as well and excited to make further connections!
How great to find this site!! I am a mom, wife, gardner, new writer, new blogger and always happy to connect with other parents who are walking the special needs road!! I'm so happy to find you on voiceBoks! I look foward to reading more from you and your great site!
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Kathy – thanks a bunch! I'm still *slowly* working my way through the folks over at VoiceBoks.
I appreciate your visiting and can't wait to see your site soon! (catchy name, by the way!) I love making connections, and especially appreciate finding other special needs parents to connect with! Look forward to getting to know you further!
Following you from VB…although I'm not a parent of a special needs child, I am a classroom teacher. Your idas should really be helpful.
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Thanks so much for your visit! Hopefully I'll have a few ideas that will work for you, if nothing else you can get a chuckle by looking up the antics of my youngest, Logan, and his continuing affections for Toilet Paper (seriously!). Have a great rest of your weekend!
I seriously love your site! I treat many special needs children and it is nice to come here to see all your vast information. Keep writing! You are terrific!!
Melissa – that means a bunch! True story – my sons' dentist name is Dr. Melissa as well.
They adore her and she's the best with these guys! Can't wait to come back for a visit to your neck of the online woods real soon! 
New follower from VB hop.
Thanks for stopping by!
Katrina,
You are evolving into something really awesome. I appreciate your ability to be innovative and amazing at the same time.
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What an incredibly sweet thing to say Amberr – I like to think it's because I'm surrounded by so many amazing bloggers!
Imagine finding you here! I'm still waiting to get those tips on how to make my blog load faster. I'm passing by and following you via the GFC Blog Hop on VoiceBoks. I would love to add you to my blog followers too. http://toughcookiemommy.com
Hey there – tried to send you a DM in Twitter but maybe it didn’t go through? Why don’t you find me on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/moody.mommy and maybe we can talk out those ideas again? There’s nothing too complicated but it should help your site out!