After 2 years on Keppra, I forgot who my good little boy was. Many have given the anti-seizure medicine, Keppra, the notorious name of “Kepprage”. It gives some children irritability and aggressiveness. This past year has been especially hard on our family because the aggressiveness that come with the drug was paired with the terrible [...]
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Wheelchair or stroller debate #2
Monday, September 21, 2009
I was just looking back through my posts and found one from a year ago. I can’t believe that we are still in the same situation as far as how we will transport our son. Currently, he is in a MacLaren fold up, but his toes are almost touching [...]
Popeyes in Lake Geneva – Facing Discrimination
Sunday, August 30, 2009
My family took a day trip to Lake Geneva and decided to eat at a local tourist restaurant, Popeyes.
Removing the word “Can’t” from your vocabulary.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
A friend of mine forwarded this short video to me about a young man whose parents were told that he would never walk. The child found an interest in the sport golf and as a young man completed a goal of his and touched many lives.
How does adversity affect YOU?
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
This is a story I appreciate. I hope you will, too.
Earth Hour 2009
Friday, March 27, 2009
This Saturday, March 28, billions of people around the world will be turning off their lights for 60 minutes to draw attention to our climate change and mark the need for global action.
Special Kids Day at Elmhurst Art Museum
Friday, December 12, 2008
On December 3rd, our family went to a Christmas Party at The Elmhurst Art Museum. This Special Kids day was a volunteered event for kids and families with special needs. There were a lot of families coming and going- it got pretty loud in there with all the children laughing and playing.
Kepp(rage)
Monday, November 24, 2008
Jacob is on a medicine called Keppra, used to stop his myoclonic epilepsy. Most medicines for seizures are a trial and error in kinds and amount. We were lucky that this first one that we tried worked very well for him.
How Mothers of Handicapped Children Are Chosen
Friday, November 7, 2008
How Mothers of Handicapped Children are Chosen
Erma Bombeck, 1980
Fun fall family activities around Chicago
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Autumn is here! Some our favorite fall activities include apple and pumpkin picking. Spending a brisk fall day outdoors can be great fun for the whole family.