It all begins with an idea..

About three years ago, I wanted to create a platform/support group for parents with special needs children in my community. I wanted to build a safe place for parents who needed extra support, encouragement, hope, as well a place to vent. It would also serve as a place to celebrate progress and accomplishments. However, I NEVER created that platform. Why? Sometimes, God will show you why you are NOT READY right now. At that particular time, I was not in the best space mentally to assure others that my support would be 100% and that I could be the person they needed at the time. I needed that time to grow, heal, learn and improve my mental space. Every time I would stop thinking about it, the vision came back…every time.

Fast forward three years later and I have created the platform I thought was not achievable, “Special Heros”. My students inspired me to write my first children’s book. As I was contemplating the name, I knew I had a logo that I have had for a long time but never used it. That logo really got the ball rolling. Yes, I could have spelled it “Special Heroes” or even “Special Hero’s” but because my students and every child with a disability have a “missing piece” I decided to keep my logo as an inspiration and representation of them. I appreciate and love being their voice. God gave me that, “I think you’re ready this time”. I prayed about it and went for it!

I reached out to one of my former students, who I mentored at the Boys & Girls Club, that obtained her degree in marketing. She executed exactly what I wanted. I cannot wait to share my first children’s book with you all!