Heidi: I was thinking about you and Jack this morning on my way to work and just "tered up." Its hard to cry when you are driving, but I have learned how. Wish I was there to give you a big hug and help you through all this. Soon I will be out of work and will come down and take you out to lunch and we can talk. Love Ya, Granny
Welcome! I'm Heidi. After years of working, I'm now a busy stay at home mom of 4 amazing kiddos with a very expensive art degree! I love photography, as you can see I dont have to go far to find great subjects! I'm also a wife of 18 yrs to an incredible guy. We make our home in the NW, near Seattle WA. What started out as just for fun, blogging has in turn been a form of therapy for me as I learn to cope with our youngest son's diagnosesof Mitochondrial Disease. I hope in some small way I'm also helping spread awareness to this progressive and devastating disease that affectsso many other families. God continues to give me strength and always reminds me how blessed we are.
Jack. . .
a spirited and spunky 8 year old and our little hero. He entered this world 5 wks early, fighting from the very start. After years of therapy, too many tests and procedures to count, including 2 misdiagnoses, in 2008 he was diagnosed with Mitochondrial Cytopathy I+III & IV. Mito is a progressive disease affecting any organ in the body, currently there is no cure. Jack has many issues but his low muscle tone and GI system is what he struggles with most. Jack has been 99.9% G-tube fed since age 2. Despite his daily challenges, he's stable today. We continue to manage new issues as they arise and do our best to keep him well. He's one amazing little boy and my heart.
Senna. . .
is 16 and our only girl. A born leader, often funny but not without a serious side and the brains and beauty to match. Also born 5 wks early w/lowtone, needing therapy to catch up to her peers. Today she's doing well but still fatigues and was recently diagnosed with Orthostatic Hypotension. But otherwise your typical teen girl who apparently needs her Driod X, IPOD and MAC by her side at all times to help her survive a house full of boys!
Easton. . .
is 14 and the oldest of the boys. Smart as a whip, thoughtful and kind and more heart than any kid I know. Always an interest in science and how things work from the beginning, you'll often find him with a book or torturing us with hours of the science channel! Easton was diagnosed with OCD and an anxiety disorder at age 9. With medication he's doing well today and looks forward to that puberty thing so he can finally grow taller than his sister!
Logan. . .
our sweet Logan. He just turned 11 and the sensitive one of the bunch but always affecionate and sweet, with a heart of gold. Each morning he's Jack's hero, as he often carries his backpack and feeding pump into class for him. Logan is our kiddo with no apparent health issues, as I always say, he's the glue that keeps me together. Whats not to love!
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lots of love from us to u!
Heidi: I was thinking about you and Jack this morning on my way to work and just "tered up." Its hard to cry when you are driving, but I have learned how. Wish I was there to give you a big hug and help you through all this. Soon I will be out of work and will come down and take you out to lunch and we can talk. Love Ya, Granny
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