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The water drinker´s story

Marc drank at least 10 times more water than the recommended daily intake of two liters a day for most people: “While others enjoy their… Continue reading The water drinker´s story

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I have a rare genetic disorder

Hello.  My name is April.  My story starts at birth but I would really know that untill I was 33 years old.  Growing up I… Continue reading I have a rare genetic disorder

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Siempre con Fe y Esperanza

Fibrosis quística y en estudios por probable Fabry Desde los 3 meses de edad con hospitalizaciones cada 15 días por fiebres altas, vómito y diarrea.… Continue reading Siempre con Fe y Esperanza

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Dearest Bonnie

After having four children we decided that four was plenty enough for us. So during our fourth child’s birth we decided to have surgery to… Continue reading Dearest Bonnie

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Camden’s Story

Camden was born in October 2010.  We had an uneventful pregnancy. He was born about 3 1/2 weeks early. Although he was small he was… Continue reading Camden’s Story

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Perfectly Imperfect

Bryce is a very social and loving 5 year old with a love for bells. In Bryce’s five short years, he has endured a lifetime… Continue reading Perfectly Imperfect

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Prayers for Kari

Kari is 8 (9 this Sunday) was born with cloaca, kidney disease, Spina bifida, and ia. She wore a colostomy bag for three years. She… Continue reading Prayers for Kari

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Meant To Be Ours

Owen came into the world with a bang! Nothing went as planned and nothing ever did. Owen spent 12 long days in the NICU. That… Continue reading Meant To Be Ours

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Mimi & NPC

My beautiful Daughter Amera was sadly diganosed with Niemann Pick Type C in August 2020. This is a life limiting illness which affects your ability… Continue reading Mimi & NPC

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