SPECIAL NEEDS PROM
Jessica’s first prom experience was at the school for the blind in April 2004. To make it really special, my sister and I went and stayed at a nearby bed and breakfast, then picked up Jessica to spend the day with us and get her ready. It was a very special time for the three of us.

As it probably happens with many prom experiences, the most fun part was getting ready. Here are some photos from that special day.












CUTE shoes for Jess. She has always loved to wear “Sunday’s” and listen to them “click” as she walked.












The prom was held off campus, about a 20 minute drive away. Jessica’s date had been pre-arranged (wait… let me rephrase… someone had ‘asked’ Jess to the prom and someone else had said ‘yes’ for Jess.)
I went to the prom with Jess. Not my kind of thing, it made me quite uncomfortable (and I guess I fought my fight or flight instinct.) As far as Jessica’s enjoyment… eh… it was okay. But she was not interested in hanging out with her ‘date’ but wanted to visit with some other people. She end up getting fussed at about it because apparently it was going to ruin her date’s prom night. On the bright side, I guess this was not so far from ‘normal’ either.
Afterwards, we were all so exhausted! This was how Jessica made the ride back to our home the next morning…




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