We have been told numerous times, “We are so close to a cure.We are so close to treatment for Rett.” We have had so much hope for a cure, but even a treatment, something to abate one of her symptoms Continue Reading
The Never Normal New Normal
“The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.” – William Arthur Ward We’re excited for a time when we can all get through this and we can get back to normal. Continue Reading
Waves of crashing emotions
If we get to sleep, I usually wake up positive. This has been a big shift for me over the past five years. I didn’t use to wake up positive. Honestly, I was living in a fog. The fog of Continue Reading
Diagnosis Day – Five years later
On December 17, 2013, Magnolia was diagnosed with Rett Syndrome. That was five years ago. So much has happened in the last five years – Rett has progressed, science has gotten closer to a cure and we have gotten stronger. Continue Reading
Chaotic and fun summer travel
A recipe for a crazy but fun summer vacation. Ingredients One crazy independent toddler One amazing and strong kid with Rett, One busy, multitasking and exhausted dad One overwhelmed but happy mom Directions Knead all ingredients together. Add in a Continue Reading
