Updates

Michael got brand new AFO braces that have support across his knees. He is adjusting to them nicely but is not used to being able to stand up so straight. They are patriotic with bright red white and blue USA flags all of them.

Gabriela is getting ready for a trip to UCSF for an evaluation at their Regional Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis Center. The National MS Society and UCSF have been integral at making this happen. After waiting on a waiting list for six months with worsening symptoms to try and see the neurologist, we are thrilled to get Gabriela the help she needs for answers and to feel better.

Joseph has been having "heart pain" for months which we have finally discovered to be severe GERD. He is now taking medications to help that. We are working with Joseph to learn new words and increase his vocabulary.

Joshua is working hard at his school work, although math is a bit of a challenge for him. Although Joshua struggles with communication, Joshua loves to tell stories that interweaves a variety of super heroes which make his stories very interesting to listen to.

Shawna is enjoying playing princess and dolls.

Scott is looking for work again after being laid off again. He is healing well after his new diagnosis of diabetes and has been able to decrease his insulin for a while now.

I myself, Jennifer, manage the care of everyone and look forward to paying off our bills, painting and dreams of having a baby grand piano one day.

For all of our amazing friends who love and care and support us as though we are part of your own family, thank you deeply. You touch our hearts with your kindness and generosity.

To our parents who listen to all our struggles when everyone else tires of hearing the medical challenges we face every day on an ongoing basis, we love you so much.

Our prayer for each of you is that God may bless each of you back a thousand fold. Amen.

Happy Birthday Scott!! I love you!

Love you all,
God bless you on your journey,
Jennifer Richardson