When I was 14 I sold my first puppet to an international buyer by word of mouth. That same year Jim Henson passed away. My dream of working for him was gone. I kept creating hoping there might be a way to work with his company if they managed to survive the loss of their creator. Even after college they were not hiring.

I went through over a decade of trying to make a new dream happen while endlessly feeling the loss of my biggest dream.

Can a dream lost ever be found? Can I make my dreams happen even if my life is not starting out? What does the dream even look like after so much loss?

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Dislocated joints?
Yes! That is the problem with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Co-morbid conditions also make my dreams a challenge. I could cope with life and not try for lost dreams. I always end up back on this path, and I am determined to find ways to handle my disabilities while also reaching my dreams.

Sacrifices are part of having success. It will not be easy, but what example would I be to my own children and others who struggle to reach their dreams? Yes, my children have the same conditions.

We will all find our dreams and the life we want. Together we all can achieve amazing things.

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Teaching is one of my callings. Everything I have learned I find joy in teaching to others. Puppet artist are skilled in so many crafts and business skills! I teach all ages. I love to share my knowledge and mentor other artists. There is so much to share. I am so excited to get back into teaching. What would you want to learn?

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