We have received amazing gifts for Zack from Sick Kids…Fisher Price toy sets, bears, books, etc. after painful tests, blood draws or overnight stays. Imagine how many toys Sick Kids receives in December….Then imagine that running out after 6 months. That brings us to the 2nd Annual Sick Kids Toy Drive. Drop off NEW toys […] Read more…
Zack and I had the honour of cutting the ribbon at the opening ceremonies at last night’s Special Needs Family Info Fair hosted by our friends at The Children’s Treatment Network. Standing with us is our dear friend Sherry and her gorgeous daughter Ashley. I met Sherry when Zack was about to undergo the G-Tube […] Read more…
Where do I start? It seems like just when we are coasting along enjoying all the small victories with Zack; hearing new sounds, coming close to walking… we are reminded of how fragile his life is and of the ‘other shoes’ that could drop at any moment and change our whole world. In a nutshell, […] Read more…
Zack ‘running to his brother at Physio…thank you to S.B.B for helping us get here! Zack walking on the treadmill without any help! Zackie eating an apple while Ty and Jayden cheer him on! Get ready to laugh! Read more…
It must be the start of summer! You have already gone through 3 bottles of bubbles, your garage looks like a Toys R Us parking lot, and all the closets have been switched (probably the kids, not your own!)… now some fun news! The Summer Campaign winners have been announced from PTPA! I’m so proud to be a member […] Read more…
It’s Mother’s Day and this seems to be the perfect time to share my story about our struggles to be parents. I’m not a stranger to heartache when it comes to being a mother. In fact, the road to get to motherhood was an emotional one but prepared me for the strength and optimism that […] Read more…
Be sure to follow me and my journey! Comment to let me know of any events in your community to raise awareness of children’s issues.I wasn’t always aware. I wasn’t always informed. Having a healthy child made us sheltered from the reality of so many families who have medically fragile children or kids with special […] Read more…