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May09 0

Mothers Day Flowers

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From Rachel, Juliebean, London Jack and Boston

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May08 1

Friday!!

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Today I am taking Rach into Boston for another appointment with the Optometrist and Opthamologist.   I am very hopeful that I will find out what has caused the scarring (Vitamin D?) and what we can do to prevent further deterioration of her vision.   This will be a pivotal appointment for me in deciding the next step of her overall treatment and if I should pursue Perkins.   Her vision seems to have gotten worse in the last few months but it should have gotten better with her glasses she got late Dec.

On a side note, Clive’s Hot Chick and I took an hour last night and got pedicures.  It was so relaxing and I really like her.

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May04 0

thinks that LIFE IS GOOD!

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thinks that LIFE IS GOOD!

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Apr28 0

is coming up with a new daily …

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is coming up with a new daily schedule to try and balance life and kids a little better. (And I get a little more “me” time out of the …

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Apr27 0

is sitting on the front porch …

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is sitting on the front porch enjoying a chilly spring breeze.

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Apr26 0

really really wants to feel we…

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really really wants to feel well. It’s 2am and my little bed buddy (London) is NOT snoring!!!!

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Apr25 0

has a very nasty virus and rea…

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has a very nasty virus and reallllllllly wants her husband to close the shop early.

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Apr25 0

Being up all night sucks. At …

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Being up all night sucks. At least I can aim when I’m sick. LOL

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Apr24 0

is trying to fall asleep while…

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is trying to fall asleep while my 3yo is playing star wars on YouTube in bed next to me.

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Apr23 0

is crossing her fingers in hop…

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is crossing her fingers in hopes of Rachels lab results being in tomorrow before the cat scan.

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Apr23 0

wishes she could make her litt…

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wishes she could make her little guy feel better. :(

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Apr22 0

Is taking London to have his t…

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Is taking London to have his tonsils and adenoids out today.

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Apr21 0

Is less than happy with her li…

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Is less than happy with her little green monster.

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Mar08 1

We had the best day!

Posted by Kat in Boston, John, Julie, Kat, Life, London, Rachel

The weather was great and the kids played outside for hours. We ate at home like Kings and took a long walk to get ice cream and walked home on the beach. ‘Twas the best Sunday in months!

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Road Trip for Research!

On June 14th, 2012 Rachel (12), Julie (8), London (6) and Boston (5) and I will be headed from Hull MA to Eureka CA and up to Seattle and back to fufill one of our bucket list items. Along the trip we'll hand out flyers and awareness bracelets and try to raise $7206 for Batten Disease Research, $1 per mile. If you would like to assist us in our goal, please click on the link below and donate through paypal.

GOAL: $7206 ($1 per mile)
$226 Raised to date


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Bucket List

Eastcoast / Westcoast Road Trip!
Visit Redwood Forest
Swim in the Pacific Ocean
Meet Izzy and Elly
See Seattle Fish Market
Organize 2nd Batten Road Race
Ride a Camel
Go to England
Visit Niagra Falls
Go to Mall of America
See the Flying W Christmas Show
Be in JNCL Cellcept Drug Trial
Go Kayaking
Spend the weekend on a boat
Organize a Batten Road Race
Go Geocaching
Go to LegoLand
Drive an amphibious vehicle
Ride Codzilla in Boston Harbor
See a N.E. Patriots Game
Go to Santa's Workshop (CO)
Milk a Cow
Go Camping
Go Jet Skiing
Visit top of Pikes Peak
Visit the Royal Gorge
Go on the Cog Railway
Go to Disney World
Visit an Alpaca Farm
Collect Fresh Eggs
Own a Home again
Cruise to Bermuda
Go to Canobie Lake Park
Go Fishing (Rachel)
Ride a Train
Go Lobstering
Go to Santa's Village (NH)
Go to Storyland
Feed Santa's Reindeers

Things that are in progress are in have a * before it. If you think you might be able to help us experience another item on the list, please email me directly. Thank you.

2012 Road Race

2nd Team Rachel Road Race

Date: Sunday, October 28th
Time: 9:00am Race Start
Location: Hull High School
180 Main Street
Hull MA 02045
Stay tuned for more information!
Proceeds will be donated to Batten Disease Research at Massachusetts General Hospital.

2011 ROAD RACE

Goal: $10,000
Raised: $25,000

$250% of goal!
435 Participants

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TeamRachel aka mrskatvon is both a website to gain public awareness of Juvenile Batten Disease (which affects my oldest daughter) as well as a journal to remember the events in our lives. Rachel was diagnosed with Batten Disease in July 2009 and while we knew something was "not right" we had no idea that such a nightmarish disease existed. There are dozens of nasty, orphan disease which affect people both very young and old. Aside from dealing with the changes of Batten Disease in my daughter, Rachel, I have tasked myself with making life memorable for all of my children to make sure that (at least) 3 of them grow up to be as well adjusted and happy as possible.

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