“From a small seed a mighty trunk may grow.” Aeschylus
And pumpkins. Just ask the Meehan family in Broomall.
“Everybody needs to start somewhere. Just put a seed in the ground and see how it goes,” said Craig Meehan.
Turns out they are giant pumpkin growers. Their latest creation is a 2,000-pounder.
The activity has really caught on with their kids, especially 10-year-old Alex, who has autism.
“It was really the first time that he has shown a passion towards something,” Meehan said.
“To be able to do something as a family that’s outside away from the screens that grabs their attention, it’s just super important to us,” he said.
Growing giant pumpkins is now a tradition for the Meehan family. Last year, they won the Virginia State Fair giant pumpkin competition, thanks to “true grit determination.”
They are heading back this weekend for another judging, “but we’re going to be proud no matter what,” Meehan said.
For families struggling with autism or other disabilities, Meehan hopes his family’s success shows that “you can go after your dreams if you really support your kids and lead them through their journey and take it on as a family.”
Find out more about the Meehan family and their pumpkin-growing experience at 6abc.
