My Blessings in Disguise

By Arthalia Denise Albury

My book states the ups and downs of raising not one, but two special needs kids with Cerebral Palsy. No one ever understood how I was able to do it all, as a single mom, with a total of four children. There were many struggles and disappointments from beginning to end. But I was able to make it through with the help of God and family members. The end results of two of my kids lives didn’t turn out as expected. But there is some victory in the end.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Feb 28, 2021
• ISBN: 9781665515603

Arthalia Denise Albury

IN LOVING MEMORY OF AARON CHRISTIAN HATCHER AND ALIJAH CAMARI HATCHER She knew she had a very unusual situation that was very rare among any family she’s heard of. It didn’t hit her until it was all over, that she realized she should share her experience with the rest of the world. Especially families that may be struggling with a similar situation. In addition, her book is also for couples that may be trying to have children and may have a disability on either side of their families. It could make a big difference in their lives after they hear her story.

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Published by AuthorHouse  02/26/2021

ISBN: 978-1-6655-1561-0 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-6655-1560-3 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2021901899

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MY BLESSINGS IN DISGUISE

In loving memory of

Aaron Christian Hatcher

And

Alijah Camari Hatcher

CONTENTS

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 My Very First Encounter With Cerebral Palsy

Chapter 3 How It All Started

Chapter 4 The Birth Of Two Unexpected Blessings

Chapter 5 Everyday Life With My Special Boys

Chapter 6 The Sacrifices I Made

Chapter 7 Getting The Necessary Help

Chapter 8 Generational Discomforts

Chapter 9 Trying Times

Chapter 10 Family Time

Chapter 11 Forgiven But Not Forgotten

Chapter 12 Justice And Peace

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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

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I WAS BORN AND raised in West Palm Beach, Florida with my mom and 3 younger siblings. I lived there until I was about 21 years old. When we moved to Atlanta, to start what my mom thought was a better life, I was about 6 months pregnant with my second child. And I had just finished my junior year of college at Bethune Cookman. My first pregnancy was an abortion that I had at age 18, prior to going to college. I was so excited about going to college and being