Tag: Disabled
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Embrace it
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. Welcome. Mattie had a surgery called SPML almost 2 years ago. Only 2 doctors in…
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Beautifully Broken
I have sat down to write an update several times now and my mind just goes blank. Maybe its writers block (although I certainly don’t consider myself a writer) or maybe its me not wanting to put it all out there anymore or maybe I don’t want Mattie to read all this one day and…
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Continued Support
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 those that participated, volunteered, sponsored and donated. We are forever grateful for your generosity. Mattie’s…
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World Cerebral Palsy Day
Today is World Cerebral Palsy Day, a day that’s all about ideas that will change the world for people with cerebral palsy. “Last year’s winners include a designer walker and a spill-proof cup. I have an idea—but the thing is, it already exists. The concept: More research for cerebral palsy. Some 17 million people across the world…
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The New Normal
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 bit crazy (whirlwind) last October with selling our house, moving, Mattie’s surgery in TX, and…
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Sponsor-A-Therapy Week: Day 4 & Day 5
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 on Mattie’s cognitive skills, fine motor skills, speech, and just about everything else. Some things…
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Sponsor-A-Therapy Week – Day 2 & Day 3
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 see 🙂 If you are interested in learning more about ABM, here is a great…
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Whirlwind
The Hope for Mattie Charity Golf Tournament was an amazing success! We raised over $6,500 for Mattie. Every penny raised will go to fund her therapies. We owe a HUGE thank you to all those that participated, volunteered sponsored and donated. We are forever grateful for your generosity. Mattie’s success is a direct reflection of…
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Ultimate Goal
It has been 5 weeks since we have been back from our trip to New York. Jim, Mattie and I flew into Long Island to have a consult with Dr. Jordan about Mattie’s legs, SPML surgery, and the possibility of getting custom AFO’s made. Dr. Jordan has come highly recommended and I was excited to…
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Hope for Mattie Charity Golf Tournament – October 5th
The first ever Hope for Mattie Charity Golf Tournament and Banquet Dinner is taking place October 5th… a few weeks away! All the proceeds raised from this event directly benefit Mattie. Want to help make the tournament a giant success and ensure Mattie gets the therapies she needs? We need players! Help get the word…