Parker’s friend Katie is pretty amazing. Not only does she understand our desires to provide Parker with the best medical care possible, she understands our worries about the cuts being made by a certain local legislative representative that prompted Parker’s Medicaid case worker to suggest we prepare ourselves for the potential loss of Parker’s spot… [Continue Reading]
What the Representative from Utah’s District 27 DIDN’T Mention
Oct 10, 10 By · 4 Comments
When I first began blogging, my goal was to show the world that life with an extra chromosome truly is worth living. IÂ shocked at the number (up to 90%) of terminations sought after a new mother was given a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome. One of the reasons a new mother may choose abortion… [Continue Reading]
KTVX Channel 4 Utah’s Kimberly Houk’s Interview
Sep 23, 10 By · 13 Comments
I was invited to be interviewed today by Kimberly Houck from KTVX Channel 4 here in Utah in regards to the new health care laws going into effect today. I’m not much of a being on television kinda gal, and declined. But I did spend a minute explaining something important to Ms. Houck. Our private… [Continue Reading]
The Battle Cry Against Entitlements
Jun 30, 10 By · 13 Comments
Preface: Our family is one of the lucky ones. We’ve been blessed with so much support in our commitment to keeping Parker alive. But for every lucky one there are THOUSANDS who are not so lucky. What I share below is to also bring awareness to their everyday reality as well as ours. ______________________________ Have… [Continue Reading]
Utah Legislature Strikes Again
Apr 9, 09 By · 3 Comments
Parents Speak Out Against Disability Cuts KUTV — When you’re the mother of a disabled child, it can consume your whole life. Moms of disabled children told state officials today that cuts in the help they get with their children will affect their well being, and the lives of their families. “It impacts everything in… [Continue Reading]
Continuing the Cause for Medicaid
Jan 28, 09 By · 3 Comments
We’re over at 5 Minutes For Special Needs today. Parker and I are still beating the drum in hopes of saving Medicaid funding in Utah. We’re asking for your help in petitioning a certain local Representative of ours to vote for saving lives and supporting little kids in their quest to grow into amazing adults…. [Continue Reading]
