What I Would Tell You

When Julie and her husband, Tim, were preparing for the birth of their first child, they had no idea that their lives were about to change on a much greater scale than what they had anticipated. Their daughter, Meredith, unexpectedly suffered complications at birth resulting in a significant brain injury. She was diagnosed with life-limiting cerebral palsy and Julie and Tim began walking this road of unique parenting. This book is a collection of the wisdom Julie has gained over the first fourteen years of Meredith’s life and is a beacon of hope for those just starting this adventure. Her words bring guidance not only to weary parents raising a child with extra needs and medical fragility but also to the professionals who care for them. Her unique insight and perspective will benefit anyone who has had an unexpected detour in their life.