Monthly Archives: November 2007

Day 22 – Happy Thanksgiving.

Posted on November 22, 2007 by Julia Roberts

In honor of our tradition of making fun of our kids, I bring you the Thanksgiving installment of: Spoken in The Mutant Family Household Quinn: Knock-Knock Me: Who’s there? Quinn: Why did the chicken cross the road? ————- Quinn: Why … Continue reading →

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Day 21 – I didn't know he got it.

Posted on November 21, 2007 by Julia Roberts

Gage’s wonderful teacher pulled me aside while I was there for a meeting to tell me that she knew I would want to see something that Gage made. He resisted doing it (because he doesn’t like writing). But she told … Continue reading →

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Day 20 – Talking some ears off.

Posted on November 20, 2007 by Julia Roberts

Since we knew about ARPKD we’ve talked about it with the kids. We use phrases like “your kidneys don’t work like other kid’s kidneys” and “one day you’ll need a new kidney! and “hopefully, we’ll be able to give you … Continue reading →

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Day 19 – Guest Author! Organ Donation.

Posted on November 19, 2007 by Julia Roberts

By Jody, Gage’s live, non-related, kidney donor It was this time last year that I had the infamous chat with my teenage daughter. Becca and I were in the car and the conversation was about Gage and his need for … Continue reading →

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My cuz.

Posted on November 19, 2007 by Julia Roberts

My younger (smarter) cousin was just diagnosed with ovarian cancer Friday. I sure would appreciate some prayers and positive thoughts sent up and out for her. And I know she and her family would too. Post Footer automatically generated by … Continue reading →

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Day 18 – A job, a check, a little satisfaction.

Posted on November 18, 2007 by Julia Roberts

Anna V. said she can’t fathom how I do sick kids and work too. Well, like I said, luckily I sleep less. But that isn’t the point of this post. The truth is…I like working. I really like that I … Continue reading →

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Day 17 – The Future.

Posted on November 17, 2007 by Julia Roberts

Since Quinn and Gage were diagnosed with OMA and ARPKD there has been an underlying feeling of fear. I am afraid for the kids’ futures, both in how they navigate their world with the educational deficiencies and their medical condition. … Continue reading →

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Friday Photo Fun

Posted on November 16, 2007 by Julia Roberts

Now that dialysis is a good 7 months behind us we have a lot more time for play at home. On weekends during those longed for days when there are no planned activities the kids can play for hours together. … Continue reading →

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Day 16 – Why self employment?

Posted on November 16, 2007 by Julia Roberts

Anonymous asked this question: You did ask for questions… I read your post about the insurance costs in having major medical issues. Wouldn’t it make sense for one of you to get a regular job just to get the employer … Continue reading →

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Speaking of wishes.

Posted on November 15, 2007 by Julia Roberts

I was hopeful that Make-A-Wish could have be able to work out Gage’s wish to visit The Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building this Thanksgiving (we thought it would be fun to be there for the Macy’s Thanksgiving … Continue reading →

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