Category Archives: Family

RELEASE.

Posted on May 4, 2018 by Natural Mama Notes

This weekend marks an anniversary for our family. One year ago, my son Dylan’s PANDAS symptoms were at their most acute. It was a horrifying weekend in terms of his illness.  Although Dylan had received an anxiety and OCD diagnosis … Continue reading →

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On the Threshold of Spring

Posted on March 19, 2018 by Natural Mama Notes

“How are you feeling?” I’ve come to hate that question. When I know it’s coming, I brace myself for it. I run through potential answers in my head, tossing some aside, tweaking others until I settle upon a response. Like … Continue reading →

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Ode to Mon Cher Philippe 6/4/1951-2/5/2018

Posted on February 26, 2018 by Natural Mama Notes

This tribute was written in the days immediately following the passing of my husband’s stepfather Phil, after a brave battle with cancer. Phil received his cancer diagnosis on the same day I started this current round of chemotherapy, 1/2/18. It was … Continue reading →

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