Mattie has started Kindergarten! Not just any Kindergarten class but a regular class at the same school as her brother and cousins! Jim and I have worked hard to make this dream a reality. It has been extremely important to … Continue reading
Yesterday at the Doctors Office 9 Year old boy: Why is she in a wheelchair? Me: She was born with cerebral palsy. Her brain has a hard time telling her legs what to do 9 Year old boy: So she … Continue reading
This year has gone by in a blur. Starting with an eye surgery this past January, countless therapy sessions (162 just this year alone), meeting a life coach and now ending with another surgery in December. This is our life. … Continue reading
The 2014 Hope for Mattie Charity Golf Tournament was an amazing success! We raised approximately $8,000! Every penny raised will help pay for Mattie’s new leg braces and continued ABM therapy sessions. We owe a HUGE thank you to all … Continue reading
Mattie’s story is one of hope, strength, faith, and courage. In honor of Mattie and in the spirit of the upcoming season, we have created the 2nd edition Hope for Mattie Holiday Ornament. All proceeds raised from the sale of the … Continue reading
I know that I have been silent for awhile now. I am not sure why. When I try to sit down and write an update I am not even sure what to write anymore. It seems like life went a … Continue reading
One of the most difficult things about being the parent of a special needs child is that progress isn’t linear. There are periods of time when Mattie seems to be improving in leaps and bounds, followed by months of seemingly … Continue reading
Day 4: So, I am super behind in posting this… like a week. I just can’t get caught up on life sometimes 🙂 Tuesday is our “EI” day (early interventionist). During the hour she comes to our house, she works … Continue reading
Day 2: Sunday was our last day in Gainesville. Mattie completed another 2 ABM sessions. Sunday’s ABM sessions were sponsored by two of my best friends, Roxanne Anderson and Mindy Bennett!! Mattie was pretty tired after our weekend, as you can … Continue reading
Today kicks off the Hope for Mattie Sponsor-a-Therapy Week. Each day we will be highlighting the therapy, who sponsored it, and a picture of Mattie. If you are interested in sponsoring a therapy for Mattie, please click the link below. … Continue reading
