December 7, 2017

Christmas Cards with a Side of Hope

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I am so excited to share our 2017 Christmas card with you.  Christmas cards are one of my favorite holiday traditions, and I love documenting the end of our year with a new card. Every year I include a quote about autism and hope on the back of our card. I think people get the subtle reference and hopefully smile. My favorite: ‘Anything can happen child. Anything can be. Never stop believing.’

I also love receiving cards from our friends and family. I hang them all over my kitchen and leave them up way longer then I probably should. Many of the cards come from families I have never even met in real life. They are moms and dads that have reached out to me along this autism journey and we’ve developed a bond. We celebrate the same highs and grieve the same lows. Many of them are my go-to emotional warriors. Seeing their faces reminds me of how incredibly fortunate I am to know so many amazing people.

2017 Christmas Card

2016 Christmas Card

2015 Christmas Card

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Kate Swenson

Kate Swenson lives in Minnesota with her husband Jamie, and four children, Cooper, Sawyer, Harbor and Wynnie. Kate launched Finding Cooper's Voice from her couch while her now 11-year-old son Cooper was being diagnosed with autism. Back then it was a place to write. Today it is a living, thriving community of people who want to not only advocate for autism, but also make the world a better place for individuals with disabilities and their families. Her first book, Forever Boy, will be released, April 5, 2022.

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  1. Diana Fitts on December 7, 2017 at 4:23 pm

    So beautiful! I love seeing the cards over time. The memories created are a fantastic part of the season.