Once your child receives the tracheostomy, the information seems never-ending. I personally felt as though simply caring for the trach would take up 24 hours of my day. I couldn’t…
The first time I heard the word “trach”, and had it explained to me, I had extreme nausea and felt I would faint. The emotional response was huge. Imagining my…
There is indeed a whirlwind of emotions when it comes to feeding your baby through a tube. Some days you won’t even mind it, it’ll be systematic, and other days…
The big events, the unexpected and shocking events, are the ones where we need help the most. Yet typically, you’re in a hospital – you couldn’t pack, process, or prepare…
A Messy House When you step into my house, you’ll notice a lot of unusual things. Exercise equipment is scattered all over the floor, the dining room table is piled…

Comparing the Cross

Theres a statement people say “You choose how your day is going to go”, you choose the attitude you’re going to have. I have felt that fact very significantly especially going through trials. Although emotions can be so overwhelming that you do feel like you’re suffocating – you do feel like you don’t have control. […]

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Enjoy the Quiet

I wrote this a few months ago, and while finding posts to publish I came across it – I am busy right now, yet my words from a few months ago helped me find perspective for today. I hope it helps you too! “The last few days, my life has been quiet. We got a […]

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Rescue Plan

In epilepsy patients, or complex care patients, it is typical to have a “rescue plan”. This rescue plan is made available to the entire team, meds are put in place, and that rescue plan is initiated when an emergency occurs. A rescue plan can save someone’s life – many times, drastic measures are taken – […]

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