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Stronger is Happier

May 16, 2015 by

I’m going to share here, because here is one of the few places in our world where honesty still lives.   I have been angry.  Anger I didn’t know still existed.  With the exception of Christmas and Easter, I haven’t been to church in over a year.  I have been angry with God and the […]

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I remember when Alexander was young.  I’m going to be brutally honest about my arrogance. He was so young and we had years and years to prove people wrong. The one thing I know for sure Children with WolfHirschhorn Syndrome will fight ….. they are fighters. I pushed him to eat orally.  He fed from […]

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Am I Doing Enough?

June 22, 2012 by

Dear Parents,   I’m writing you this letter even as Alexander wiggles across the floor. You see, I am you. Sometimes it is hard for all of us. Sometimes – we all wonder if we are doing what is right for our children. Sometimes – we all wonder if our children are “Falling Behind.”   […]

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Seizure Alert Dog

February 6, 2012 by

***A few disclaimers:  This post was originally posted on our personal blog: http://www.alittlesomethingforme.com – All of the links (with the exception of the 4Paws for Ability) go back to previous posts in our personal blog.***   **We are excited to travel this road with service dogs.  The literature on seizure dogs is still new, but […]

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How to have a Merry Christmas

December 22, 2011 by

As the holiday season approaches, I know that many parents struggle.  The gift giving experience can be disheartening.  Other children grow into new stages quicker than parents can keep up.  One minute they are stacking blocks and the next minute they are playing Barbie / GI Joe kingdom.  The truth of the matter is this.  […]

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As our (annual) 2011 Halloween contest winds down, we close it with a few photos of the winning kids and their new iPads. Congrats to everyone! I had to add one extra of me, Kendall and Frank. I don’t have many pictures of me and 2 kids with whs!

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This year we decided to all be cowboys / cowgirls.  Check out our photos of Alexander and the twins. The kids loved it.  I loved it.  What an awesome contest 🙂 Kristen

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Please remember that life can change in an instant. There are people already in your life that you love unconditionally, and you would go to the ends of the Earth for them…. don’t worry – you will feel that way about this baby also.

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Alexander’s birthday is quickly approaching. I felt I needed to record my feelings now… a year later. I was going to wait until Alexander’s birthday to share this… but I can’t.

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