Yes: The Story of a Dreamer

Yes and No. Two of the simplest shortest but most powerful words. One has the power to lift a person up; to motivate them to achieve their dreams to push them to never give up. The other has the power to tear a person down to fill them with doubt to influence them to stop trying. Yes and No. As adults it is up to us to encourage our children to never stop dreaming. It is up to us to inspire our children to plant seeds and wish on stars. It is up to us to remind them that it is not about what they see or hear. It is not about how they get around. It is not about what they look like. It is about what they do with the life they have been given. As an author educator and advocate I am committed to this task. I am committed to being a supporter of those who need support. I am committed to being a cheerleader for the dreamer. I am committed to being a Gardner for the next generation. And I hope you will join me. A part of fulfilling that mission means ensuring that this story my story a story for anyone who has ever had a dream can be accessed by all readers. When I was a little girl I had many wonderful dreams. I dreamt of dancing across glorious stages for crowds of people. I dreamt of traveling the world. I dreamt of becoming a teacher sharing my experiences with the next generation of dreamers. When I was a little girl after a night of dreaming I would spring from my bed excited to share my dreams with anyone who would listen. But as I shared my dreams I noticed something that made my heart sink. People began to frown. People exchanged worried glances. People told me no. And then I met someone who told me Yes you can do anything! and my life was changed forever I wish you the best of luck as you chase your own dreams. Frankie Ann