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Crested Butte, CO – June 2011

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April 20, 2014April 21, 2014

Cruise to the Bahamas

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April 20, 2014April 21, 2014

Costa Rica

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April 17, 2014April 22, 2014

Manila, Philippines – 2005

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Boy Scouts Doctors Drew Family Time Florida Gatten Boys Holden Holidays Nathan and Janel Photo Shoot School Soccer TAR Syndrome Travel Uncategorized Vacation

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The Gatten’s other blog: drewunarmed

Right-hand Doubts

Are we doing the right thing?

Gearing Up for Surgery

I can’t believe how long it’s been since I’ve written about Drew. I just checked my last post and I’ve been quiet since June 2018. It’s not that I’ve been so preoccupied with endless challenges of special needs parenting, but it’s not been uneventful either. I’ll call it a mix between lack of motivation and […]

Hurtful Words

As you can expect, Drew is quite the curiosity when meeting new kids. It’s not unusual for him to be subject to looks and questions, which is totally understandable. Young kids are naturally curious and polite questions about his arms haven’t been an issue. Drew would casually respond, “I was born this way.” But, other […]

Braces are No Joke!

Whew, it’s been a long time since I’ve blogged!!! Now that things have slowed down in the specialist/surgery department, our lives have almost been routine and mundane. But, Drew’s braces have kept things a little interesting. I’m telling you, HKAFO’s are no joke. Drew’s HKAFO’s are a life-saver and provide so much wanted independence for […]

My Ongoing Showdown With Insurance

Well, would you believe it: Things have been pretty much stable and uneventful for the last three months. It’s not that I have forgotten my blog, it’s just that for once, our lives have been pretty normal! Last update centered on Drew’s 11th leg surgery to remove some hardware in each leg. Since, he’s back […]

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