To my friends and family

I know that many of you don’t know how to respond to our news, which is probably why we haven’t heard from quite a few of you since we finally did get a diagnosis. Yes, we received heartbreaking news regarding Hannah. Yes, our lives have now been totally turned upside down with this diagnosis. We […]

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Why should I have to pay into a system I can’t benefit from when I need it?

Yeah, we got DENIED immediately for supplemental security income (SSI) for disability assistance (Gaucher’s Disease is considered a “disability” as it lasts longer than 12 months and requires continual treatment). Once she asked my husband’s income, well, that was pretty much the end of the interview. The thing that really bothers me is that we […]

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Special Child Friday: Josslyn

I’ve had so much support and visitors following Hannah’s story, that I felt it would be important to share the struggles and stories of other parents with children with rare diseases that most of you have not heard of. So every Friday, I’m going to highlight another special child like Hannah. Josslyn has been diagnosed […]

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Need Song Suggestions

I’m going to start working on a video to help increase awareness of Hannah’s condition, and I’m really stuck and have no idea what songs would be good for a montage of pictures and information. I want a song that is heartwarming but uplifting as well. Any suggestions out there?

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Because it makes me laugh…

I’ve been feeling a bit down today, and perhaps I will go into why later. But I just watched this again, and some of you have already seen it, but I just wanted to share it again 🙂

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Scratching her face

Hannah has redeveloped a bad habit she had as a baby. Scratching her face when she is tired. Most babies do that when they are newborns, but Hannah has just started doing it again this past week. However now, even with her nails cut and filed very short, she is gashing up her forehead. I […]

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