Monday, September 26, 2011

Panel at USD


So today Kate and I traveled to Vermillion SD..We meet up with Betty Margaret and Lorraine and Pete from the HD support group. We served as a panel for first year medical students to learn about HD and JHD.. It was very nerve racking.. yet very nice.. the students asked questions.. It seems they related to Kate due to her age. She answered many questions.
I am so proud of her.
I love road tripping like that with "MC KATE".. she controls the music..I love the memories we are making.. We giggled about some stupid things she rolled her eyes and me and she laughed with me.. it was a beautiful day... Thank you God for Tod

"now may the God of Hope fill you with all the Joy and Peace in Believing,So that you will be abound in the Hope by the power of the Holy Spirit" Rom 15:13

Friday, September 23, 2011


So another day.. We received more stuff int mail for the auction! .. I pray that people will come and learn about JHD/HD...
The doon press emailed and asked to interview Kate.. I said yes..She may get upset with me.. But we can deal with that when the time comes...

:)
God will show me my path



Proverbs 3
13Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.
14For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.
15She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.
16Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.
17Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
18She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.
19The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens. 20By his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew. 21My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion: 22So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck.23Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble. 24When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet. 25Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Hope


We have hope.
Hope for peace.. we Have peace because we have hope.
When the world is insane and troubles over come us.. i lift up the worries to God..
and When all is well and good. I lift up praise for all his Blessings!
So I rest easy in that HOPE

and hope for a treatment for JHD
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/body/rnai-cure.html

http://www.wehaveaface.org/Help4HD.html

Psalm 119:114
Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word.

a bit over whelmed today.. but God will hold us.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Kate's Kronies: it 4 am ...

Kate's Kronies: it 4 am ...

it 4 am ...


So it 4 am.. Gabe is sick with flu.. i am sitting waiting for him to wake up and vomit some more...
Kate keeps wanting to move out .. I keep telling her she can't be alone. She is struggling with that.. it Makes her very angry.. I wish i could help her..We have talked about her staying with her Uncle, but her Uncle not sure he can let her... not mention that there is very little room since the tow bedrooms are already being used.. But we just keep moving forward..
As for JHD/HD awareness, well got an email from Jane Mervar, she and many others put together JHDKIDS.com , any way she included me! That gave me a extra boost to keep moving to keep "shouting out" about JDH/HD.
We are attending the Sioux Valley Chapter Fall Seminar for JHD/HD. and than going to on a panel for the USD medical school students and Jay Flanagan on Monday, September 26, at 10:15 AM in Vermillion, SD...
So busy weekend!!
oh and Sunday is our wedding anniversary!! 12 years married and 15 together..Pretty insane.. and pretty blessed I am..I have a wonderful husband and beautiful children!
Gabe is vomiting so better go for now.. but remember awareness.. and remeber Keep fighting

Psalm 16:9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoice: my flesh also shall rest in hope
God Bless and KEEP PRAYING

Monday, September 19, 2011

It's all about awareness!

jhdkids.com

http://www.wehaveaface.org 

 http://www.hdsa.org/national-convention/pastpresentations/2011-presentations/ncqa1.html

http://vimeo.com/28043836


Links to learn... links in cause our kids are not enough to have u help us fight!!
If it were u r child... wouldn't you do it? fight till every child had a chance??? That what I am doing my heart know that Kate will leave us... But my mind says.. that we will keep fighting for Kate and all the other Kids.. all the one's who past before those who are suffering now and those who are scared of tomorrow.. That why we write letters, and speak till people are sick of hearing about jhd and HD.. and we keep going!! Cause some where the treatment and/or cure is reach able!

than Jesus said ,"come to me,all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because i am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. MAtt 11:28

Sunday, September 18, 2011

Katelyn's story-Kate's Kronies: Sept...

Katelyn's story-Kate's Kronies: Sept...

Sept...

We are busy getting ready for Kate's silent auction and waffle breakfast. We have some items already here and ready to go. We are hoping to raise enough money to be able to buy Kate a bed and a few other items.. such as a reader that will read books to Kate out loud. We have been truly blessed with all the love being shown to us..
I will have a list of items posted here later this month.
We also have t-shirts for sale that read Kate's Kronies Fighting Juvenile Huntington’s Disease jhdkids.com If you get a chance check it out. they are 10.00 each and are purple or blue.
I thank God for Jane and Jacey for putting together the website, It is a wonderful way for people to learn and help find a cure. :)
I am also trying to put together a book for help for families like ours.. ideas and resources for help.
Many people ask how is Kate doing.. and it has not been easy. Physically :She is having more and more tremors. Her balance has been affected, along with her swallowing.. Those are the easy parts to deal with..
the hard parts is the sever mood swings and personality changes we deal with. She is not taking her meds and she very moody.. I question some of her Choices yet i Know i must let her live and enjoy life. I worry about her safety, as she struggles with Life choices.
My heart breaks when we have a break down. She is so mad at us for moving all of us together. And I am too..We keep praying and For God is with us.
Kate will be going for another swallow test and in Oct she has appointment in Iowa City.
I am going to keep fighting for research.. not just for Kate but for all the kids and their families.. I truly believe that if we can crack the JHD than the cure for both with be found.. or at least a treatment... SO thing to give families hope...
Landon is still collecting cans for research. He is still trying to kick jhd butt.
thanks for reading and keep the faith-

FOR THOSE WHO TRUST IN GOD ,WILL NOT GROW WEARY....