I was a baby when Rhonda came onto my life, so I don’t remember when I met her, but she was my first BFF. Growing up with Rhonda had a profound effect on my life, my personality, and my heart.

Posted: November 30, 2019 by Leslie, Sammy's mom
I was a baby when Rhonda came onto my life, so I don’t remember when I met her, but she was my first BFF. Growing up with Rhonda had a profound effect on my life, my personality, and my heart.
Posted: March 25, 2019 by Leslie, Sammy's mom
By Heather Rinard The blades of the grass softly whispered their song in my ear, as I laid sprawled out on the checkered cloth, enjoying our teddy bear picnic. Momma made our childhood magical. From tea parties in the garden, family night games of drawing in the dark and Red hots in our hot cocoa …
Posted: March 29, 2019 by Leslie, Sammy's mom
By: Kelli Aardal Goin Words she never got to say, However communicated in a big way.
Posted: October 29, 2018 by Leslie, Sammy's mom
One mom’s story of having more children after HPE
Posted: July 30, 2018 by Leslie, Sammy's mom
Guest Author: Melissa, Isaiah’s mom Our journey started on January 11, 2016 when we found out we we were pregnant with Isaiah. When I was 18 weeks, my primary OBGYN noticed something wrong with Isaiah’s head. He wasn’t sure what was going on, so he sent us to a maternal fetal medicine specialist. This doctor …
Posted: March 7, 2018 by Leslie, Sammy's mom
A mother and her son’s journey with Treacher Collins Syndrome and HPE
Posted: March 26, 2017 by Leslie, Sammy's mom
I am often asked why I smile so much. Often, these inquisitive ones are looking only at the difficulties in caring for a medically fragile child as a 24/7 job. I respond simply, “I can either cry about it or laugh about it; I choose laughter.” Humans are social creatures, and humor is one of the …