Read more about the article Back to School for the Birthday Boy
The first day of his second year of preschool

Back to School for the Birthday Boy

James went back to school on Tuesday for his second year of preschool…or did he?     We have no idea how he was able to skip so many grades with all the school that he missed because he was out sick, but he is in Jr. High now.  …

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Read more about the article 4th Birthday Party: Disney’s Cars Theme
Cars cake

4th Birthday Party: Disney’s Cars Theme

Although James doesn’t officially turn 4 until Thursday, we had his party this past Sunday. This year’s theme was Disney’s Cars. I suppose I shouldn’t assume you have seen either of the Cars movies, so here is a trailer for the first movie in the series that was released in…

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Read more about the article A Quick Little Update
Jelly Bean Ears to help protect his head in the car

A Quick Little Update

Sorry that I haven’t posted in a few weeks. There really hasn’t been too much going on, but here is a quick little update. James is still suffering from congestion and secretion issues. We’ve been talking about taking him to an allergist for an allergy test to see if he…

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Read more about the article Congestion, VNS Adjustment, and Birthday Decorations
Sweatshirt and monkey his Nana and Poppa brough back from vacation

Congestion, VNS Adjustment, and Birthday Decorations

James is still a little bit under the weather. What does that even mean anyway? Whatever he has been fighting since fall, he continues to fight. He has been having more good days than bad days, but something is obviously still bothering him. We started to wonder if maybe he…

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Read more about the article Still Congested and a New Wagon
James' wagon

Still Congested and a New Wagon

While we thought that the nicer weather would help James get over whatever illnesses he was fighting in the fall, winter and spring, I guess we were wrong. We don’t know if it’s the heat that’s getting to him now, or maybe allergies, but he’s had a few days these…

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Read more about the article Summer School & Birthday Theme
4th of July parade

Summer School & Birthday Theme

James started summer school a couple of weeks ago and seems to be enjoying it. Hopefully with the warmer weather he’ll be able to spend more time in school, unlike during the school year when he seemed to be continuously sick. His one-on-one nurse found a swing for him to…

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Read more about the article Stacy Rae Creations at the Abilities Expo
Stacy's booth at the Abilities Expo

Stacy Rae Creations at the Abilities Expo

This post is going to be a little bit different than most of the others. I started this blog as a way to share James’ story with the world; our struggles with raising a child with medical challenges; and maybe help and inspire others that are on a similar journey.…

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