Sunday was the big day! The Congenital Heart Walk of Greater Los Angeles. The event that I haven’t shut up about. The event that I’ve been raising money for. The event that will help fund more CHD research, which we desperately need. You know. That one. You probably donated a couple bucks! There were a LOT people there!…
It hit me a few days ago that it’s October. I know. A little late? But October is pretty significant in a couple ways, including another heartiversary. When he was 10 months old, back in 2011, that’s when Stevie had his 2nd open heart surgery to patch the hole in his heart and place a…
(image from the children’s primary hospital blog) This article was written by Molly Clark with the Social Security Administration. She emailed me and asked if I would share some info on SSA Disability Benefits for parents who have kids with Congenital Heart Defects. Stevie does not receive these benefits, but I feel like if there’s any…
February 14th. Halfway through the month! Near the beginning of Spring! Today marks the end of CHD Awareness Week, and a little “holiday” known as Valentine’s Day. It’s hard to ignore Valentine’s Day. As hard as you try. And trust me, I really do try. I’m just soooo not a fan. Probably because I eat…
February is full of hearts. Pink hearts, red hearts, candy hearts, chocolate hearts. But there’s another type of heart that plays an important part. Confirmed: I’ve been reading way too much Dr. Seuss. This post is not to show off my rhyming skills, but to remind you that February is Heart Health Awareness Month! CHD…
Every year. It’s inevitable. I know it’s going to happen. But every year, I feel the same way. Once the holidays are over and I see Christmas trees kicked to the curb and the city lights coming down, I need to take a moment and just be blue. The whole town just feels… different. Then…