Callie was considered a miracle baby. It took Katie and Craig Van Tornhout five years and four miscarriages before they finally welcomed their precious daughter Callie into their lives. However, their joy turned to heartache...
Today, I would like to honor two angels by the name of Carter and Brady. Carter was only 7 weeks old when he earned his wings on January 28th, 2010 and Brady...
My eleven year old daughter has a wonderfully imaginative sense of humor and loves telling fancy tales. This may explain why one of her favorite authors is Roald Dahl. Just...
I typically look forward to the celebration of the New Year. It’s a time when I try to recommit myself to goals that will bring about positive changes in my...
Last week I received a call referring to what I jokingly called the “Holiday Illness Trifecta”. School administrators initiated the county-wide call to alert parents to three illnesses that were...
I did it. I finally did it. I got all my kids their flu shots last week, despite the many obstacles we encountered along the way. While it involved...
As her infant son Brady battled pertussis, Kathy shared her hopes and fears with her friends on Facebook. Her brief, but heartfelt updates revealed the emotional rollercoaster she experienced during the weeks before she had...
I received this email today from a friend and fellow vaccine advocate. Her name is Frankie Milley and her personal story has inspired her public mission for many years. I...
It’s hard to deny that some people are easily influenced by anecdotal evidence. This may be why some people fall victim to the enormous amounts of misinformation that exists on anti-vaccination websites. And why stories...
One of my fondest memories from this summer was the time our family spent watching the Olympics together. My children are each committed athletes themselves, so regardless of the...