The SpecialMoms Parenting Magazine 1st Issue | Page 7

Be sure to follow us Feature Interview “ She keeps me humble. She has opened my eyes as to what is truly important “ in this world. How old is your business/ organization: January 1, 2014 starts our 6th year Tell us a little about yourself: I am a stay at home wife and mother to 3 children. I have a BS degree in business from LSU. Tell us about your family (other children, ages, hobbies): I have 3 children, 16, 13, and 9. My middle child has special needs, she was born with Rett Syndrome. My children are my main hobby, but I also enjoy scrapbooking. Share with us the diagnosis of your child with special needs, how did you find out? Caroline has Rett Syndrome. I knew something was wrong when she was about 12 months old. She was officially diagnosed at 3. What is the most rewarding thing about being the mother of a special needs child? To know what it means to receive and give unconditional love. She keeps me humble. She has opened my eyes as to what is truly important in this world. Briefly explain to us about your business/charity and why you decided to it? Caroline’s Cart is the first ever patented shopping cart for children and adults with special needs. Retailers have never provided a special needs shopping cart for their customers. Every community in the US and abroad has children and adults that need Caroline’s Winter 2014 ~ The SpecialMoms magazine   7