Monthly Archives: July 2008

Oh, yes she did.

I had the person who was drawing Gage’s blood this morning shoo me away and essentially say “Let us do this” when I asked him if he wanted me to hold his hand today because she appeared to want to … Continue reading

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What To Do, Take 2, Updated

GAGE There are many things on the list, post vacation (drats!) that must be done in the area of Gage Assistance. 1. Get name of child therapist that can deal with child trauma. Our behaviorist is great, but I think … Continue reading

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Saying Stupid Things

I’m very irritated with Julian for an incident two weeks ago. I know…I will someday get over it. He said something to me that hit me at the core as a mother, when I was venting about Gage’s behavior (Gage … Continue reading

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What To Do

There are many things on the list, post vacation (drats!) that must be done in the area of Gage Assistance. 1. Get name of child therapist that can deal with child trauma. Our behaviorist is great, but I think I … Continue reading

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Sweet 16

We’re leaving the beach on the 16 month anniversary of Gage’s kidney transplant. I’m in awe of Gage’s energy and stamina (except for academics) for life and a day truly never goes by without my gratitude for Jody and her … Continue reading

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Not amused.

Gage is not amused in this picture, but then again, he rarely is when I pull out a camera and tell him to move closer to his sister. In this picture, Quinn is trying to help him smile, although on … Continue reading

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The Good Beach

The beach is good for a lot of things…we’ve been able to rest, and play and hang out together. It’s been a good trip. With this trip has come a renewed spirit to help Gage, well, get some help. I … Continue reading

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Friday Photo Fun

The beach. It is hard to have a bad time at the beach. Even if the weather is bad (which it has not been) there is still something about the beach. I would say that Gage’s overall behavior this trip … Continue reading

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A decent picture?

I know. Can you believe it? Because I can’t. You know why? Because I have approximately 48 other pictures where Gage or Quinn or both have funny faces, or Gage is grimacing. I’m assured that the non-smile pictures of Gage … Continue reading

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Tuesdays with Gage

Many times throughout Gage’s day he suffers from lack of self control – often letting his impulse control problem get in the way of the current fun we are having. Tuesday he didn’t let it get in the way to … Continue reading

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