Karen on March 12th, 2010

This little news segment ran on our local station, WLOX, back in 2007.  Nathan was five years old and was just a few months recovered from heart surgery to correct PAPVR (Partial Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return), a component of scimitar syndrome.  His sister, Michelle, presented him as her everyday hero at a school presentation.  Nathan [...]

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Karen on February 6th, 2010

Is this THE year for the Saints? Is it their destiny to win the Super Bowl?  As a Saints fan who can remember the days of wearing brown paper bags over the head, I sure hope so.
But do we dare express more than hope? Should we boldly proclaim as so many of the faithful, “I [...]

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A Turgrim?  A Pilkey?
This is Nathan two Thanksgivings ago.  He is wearing a body cast under the Pilgrim costume.  I’m fairly certain he still fits in the outfit, but I doubt I can talk him into wearing it again.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!  Count your blessings!

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Karen on November 7th, 2009

We were having a wonderful time at the Bayou View Elementary Fall Festival this morning. Nathan started by selecting a chocolate cupcake frosted to perfection at the Bake Shop.  Then he tried out all three of the giant bouncey slides/castles.  He won several prizes at the assorted booths:  ring toss, golfing, bean bag throw, [...]

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Karen on October 23rd, 2009

Last week, Bryan and I took Nathan to Children’s Hospital in New Orleans for his annual checkup.  His heart surgery to correct Partial Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return, a problem connected to his Scimitar Syndrome, occurred about three years ago.  The first year after surgery, appointments were a few months apart, but he has done well, [...]

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