The author, Bonnie Peterson, and her husband Don, both lived with cerebral palsy their entire lives. Their religious background, along with close family ties and loving and support...view moreThe author, Bonnie Peterson, and her husband Don, both lived with cerebral palsy their entire lives. Their religious background, along with close family ties and loving and supportive friendships helped them to live a positive and productive life style. They met and married in 1969, a time in history when society had not fully realized that people with disabilities have the same dreams and goals as others - that of marrying, raising a family and holding down a full time salary job. Don and Bonnie did all this and more. They were blessed with two sons and nine grandchildren. Don passed away in December of 2009, but Bonnie continues to live independently in Fresno, California as she operates her own business, enjoys time spent with grandchildren, serves on the Board of Directors for UCP of Central California (in Don's place), and is actively involved in her church.view less