Our Surprise Squad segment aired recently on one of our local news stations, and wow—although I knew they’d do a great job, the final video truly blew me away. It brought me, and so many others, to tears. Watching it all come together was emotional in the best way, and I’m still processing how beautifully…
This past weekend, we attended Cars and Crafts, a fun event hosted by my dad’s union! My mom and I had a table set up where she sold her beautiful hand-painted artwork and handmade greeting cards. Every dollar earned went straight toward funding Maeve, Kay’s future diabetic alert dog! There was a great turnout, with…
I was recently invited to an event focused on the exciting plans for a future stand-alone children’s hospital in Nevada. While our current hospitals do have pediatric departments, we don’t yet have a dedicated children’s hospital like many other states do—and having one here would be a game-changer for so many families. When Kay was…
Yesterday afternoon, we had the chance to meet Kay’s potential Diabetic Alert Dog match, and after spending some time together, we quickly realized that Maeve (pronounced like “save,” but with an M) is the perfect fit for our family. She’s incredibly calm and gentle—even when Kay wasn’t in the best mood and let out a…
On Saturday, Kay had her very first dentist appointment! Finding a dentist who accepts our insurance and has experience working with children who have special needs is no easy task. It’s so important to go to someone who has both the knowledge and the patience, because realistically, I know Kay isn’t going to sit still…
Kay and I enjoyed another sweet family engagement event at school—this time, waffles on the playground. With the school year winding down, I find myself feeling extra thankful for the school Kay attends. The staff goes above and beyond for these kids, always promoting inclusion and advocating for every child. I know not every family…
On Friday, one of our local news stations, Fox 5, came by the house. Molly, the news anchor who interviewed us the first time, had reached out to say they’d received incredible feedback about Kay’s story and her journey to get a diabetic alert dog—and they wanted to come back to do a follow-up segment!…
We’ve had some tough days with diabetes lately—there have been tears with every site change, and it’s been a lot to handle. Honestly, I thought we’d already been through the hardest parts, and that those moments had prepared me for anything. But I was wrong. The other night, we had to do a double site…
I was recently given another incredible opportunity—this time, to speak at a roundtable event alongside one of our senators, sharing how devastating cuts to Medicaid would be for Kay and me. About two months ago, I was first approached with the chance to submit our story for possible selection to speak in Washington, D.C. Although…
I was recently given a wonderful opportunity to write a piece for a magazine that highlights the experiences of having someone with special needs in your life—and the incredible impact that brings. It’s a publication filled with stories of perseverance and inspiration, and when I was asked to contribute, I didn’t hesitate for a second.…
