Yesterday I shared this picture. Claire’s physical therapist is on vacation so we had a little extra time after school. It was sunny and warm so I figured a walk …
Normal
I think I might be giving up on holidays this year, I just don’t have it in me to do anything more than our normal. Today the reality really sank …
Don’t Drink the Tulip Water
Today marks the 1 year birthday for Rettland Foundation. A year ago I got up the courage to file for a tax id number and send in a form to …
Holiday Madness
With Thanksgiving behind us it seems that the holiday madness has firmly set into Rettland. It’s been a hard week for a lot of families dealing with scoliosis, seizures and …
The Last Thanksgiving
Growing up Thanksgiving was my favorite holiday. We would go to my Great Aunt Claire’s house, there was always lots of food and family, occasionally some extra friends as well. …
High Alert
“Smile alert, smile alert, somebody’s hiding some giggles!” Chloe yells out across the room in the middle of the afternoon. It was the end of quiet time and Claire was …
Birthday Week
In a few days, Claire will turn 9. I don’t typically get too emotional around her birthday, at least I haven’t for a few years. This year however, I am …