Join John McCarthy, the father of 31-year-old Maggie, on a journey to discover the wonders, joys, challenges and heartaches of living with, loving, and indeed learning from a loved one with an intellectual disability. Along the way you will experience the depths of unconditional love, witness the magic engendered by Special Olympics, and discover the healing power of art and music. Maggie is a central character on this magic carpet ride, but you will also be introduced to and hear inspiring stories of dozens of fascinating individuals of all ages living large with special needs. Learn valuable life lessons from their devoted and heroic parents. See how these special offspring are most often viewed as cherished gifts within a family by their parents as well as siblings. As both a special needs parent and a veteran financial planner and independent investment advisor, John devotes several chapters to offer solid financial planning advice along with practical guidance. Reading these pages, be prepared to shed a few tears, have plenty of smiles, and occasional laughter. Come along to be enriched with a deeper insight, and perhaps to come to believe angels are among us.
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