Renee's Page

I am a proud mother of 3 children; proud grandma of Gabriel Thomas, born 12/20/08. 12:08 a.m. 8 lbs. 1 oz. 20 inches. My children are ages 21, 15, and 12. I have been blessed many times with the opportunity to homeschool my children. At present my 2 oldest are homeschooling and my youngest has returned to public school for his second year. My oldest is is engaged to her fiance' Ryder and they share an apartment along with there new precious son.She will soon be returning to her job as a floral desinger at a floral shop, and is working to finish her highschool diploma (delay due to medical problems.) Ryder is presently employed by the Neenah Foundry.
My children and I have a hereditary medical disorder; called Primary Familial Autonomic Dysfunction Disorder. The four of us have other chronic illnesses as well that are different from each other and others that we share with one or another of us. We have forever been learning how to adjust and adapt to our different lifestyle. Our story has shown us many times how truly blessed we are, given us many testaments to God, given us the opportunity to know many wonderful people we would have never known, and continues to reaffirm our faith. We have come to realize that we have been chosen for a very special purpose in life. With a rare form of our disorder, our goal is to continue to donate our records, tests, and treatment to medical research. With this we realize we are blessed with knowledge being furthered, that will help others who have the many forms of our disorder. With our lives, we will leave a medical legacy. We also hope, as we gain insight, that we can be an inspiration to others. Most recently, I had a hospital stay for a pulmonary emobolism & pulmonary infarction. My latest diagnosis includes: Anitphospolipid Syndrome with +lupus anticoagulant, Lupus, and fibromyalgia. (my chronic illness list with both primary conditions, has brought my total chronic illnesses up to 24. I am also still recovering from a car accident from Dec. 6, 2007, in which i had a closed traumatic brain injury and continue to suffer from post concussion syndrome. This past year with my added chronic illnesses, the chronic illnesses of all 4 of us, the emotional, spiritual, physical, and financial toll that it has taken on each member of my family continues to have a huge impact on us; as we stumble, fall, & get back up in an attempt to recreate our lives. May the holy spirit continue to guide each of us, the angels watch over each of us. May God continue to show each of us our blessings, shelter us all with his love, forgiveness, and will for us. In Jesus Most Precious Name. Amen.