Kay and I had so much fun celebrating her friend Leo’s 4th birthday this weekend! The party was held at GiGi’s Playhouse, which is such a special place for our community. I love that we can gather with our friends and celebrate important moments at a place that means so much to us. The…
My mom and I had the joy of attending the 2nd annual GiGi’s Playhouse gala, themed “I Have a Voice.” A few months ago, I had the chance to write about what GiGi’s Playhouse means to our family and the positive impact it’s had on us. To my surprise, I was later invited to film…
This past weekend, my mom and I attended an incredible summit hosted by Breakthrough T1D, a global organization dedicated to research and advocacy for Type 1 diabetes. Back when Kay was first diagnosed and, in the hospital, I was given a backpack filled with helpful resources, children’s books about Type 1, and a sweet…
Kay recently had her six-month checkup with her audiologist! For those who don’t know, Kay was born with severe hearing loss in her right ear. To help with this, she wears a BAHA (bone-anchored hearing aid) that allows sound from her left ear to travel to her right. Technology has come so far, and in…
Kay’s little league T-Ball team recently hosted a special event that was beyond exciting. Two bands from Japan, LOBRAVE (an all-male group) and PIPPA (an all-female group), visited Las Vegas to film content for a possible music video! These groups are known for entertaining children and adults with special needs, and they regularly visit hospitals…
Our local GiGi’s Playhouse recently announced they were looking for community members to participate in a video that will be featured at this year’s gala. I thought it would be a fun experience for Kay and me, so we decided to join in! I’m so glad we did because while we were there, we…
I spent Kay’s first week of school in the nurse’s office, waiting for her to finish breakfast so I could administer her insulin. Before school started, I was informed that a nurse would only be available two days a week, meaning I would have to manage Kay’s care on the other two days, as she…
I recently switched Kay’s endocrinologist because I felt the care she was receiving wasn’t up to the standard she deserves. I understand that doctors can be busy, and sometimes our options are limited, but I refuse to settle for mediocre care when it comes to Kay’s health. If Kay doesn’t receive the proper treatment,…
It’s been just over two months since Kay was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, and although that might seem like enough time to adjust, everything still feels very new to us. There’s so much to learn and figure out, and each day brings its own set of challenges. Kay seems to be fluctuating in…
Kay and I recently attended our final LMNOP class at GiGi’s Playhouse for the summer. With most of the summer programs taking a break until fall—and some even shifting their schedules—it was a bittersweet moment. LMNOP has always been a highlight for both of us. I’ve mentioned before how these programs go beyond their…
