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Category Archives: News
Learning to Celebrate Christmas Again
It’s the early morning of Christmas Eve. I should be enjoying another hour or so of sleep before my daughter Lucy wakes up, but I can’t. I should be excited for Christmas, but I’m not. I just don’t know how … Continue reading
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Thanksgiving 2010
Tomorrow we celebrate Thanksgiving, and I’m thinking about all for which I am thankful. On the surface, there is so much – I have a good job that allows me to work from home while I take care of our … Continue reading
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The Little Things
It’s been more than 15 months since Andy passed away due to aspiration pneumonia caused by spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). On most days, I feel like I’m getting better at coping with the life he left behind. Thanks in large … Continue reading
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This is SMA
Today, I took our daughter Lucy to her two-month “well baby” check-up at the pediatrician. She was weighed and measured, her milestones were checked, and several vaccines were administered. We laughed as she showed off her head and neck control … Continue reading
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Join Team Andy’s Army at the 2nd Annual Greater Florida FSMA Walk-N-Roll!
UPDATE: With approximately 70 walkers and donors, Andy’s Army surpassed $2,300 in contributions to the FSMA Greater Florida Chapter’s Second Annual Walk-n-Roll, making our team the top fundraiser! Overall, the event raised more than $23,000 to fight SMA, and we … Continue reading
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The Little Dragonfly
This poem was written in Andy’s memory by his Nana, based on the well-known dragonfly story. A beautiful poem for a beautiful boy, who always sends us dragonflies to let us know he’s near.
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For Lucy
We have to share this amazingly beautiful poem, written by our friend Lynn Agnew, in honor of the birth of our daughter, Lucy Catherine, and her big brother, Andy. A patient wait and fluttered wings A promise of such blessed … Continue reading
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July is a Month of Miracles
July was a wonderful month for our family and for our cause! Our daughter, Lucy Catherine, was born on July 15, 2010, at 8:08 AM. She weighed 10 pounds, 5 ounces at birth and measured 21.5 inches. We named her … Continue reading
Treasure Tavern Donates $2,250 to FSMA
Your votes continue to make a difference! The Greater Florida Chapter of Families of SMA received a $2,250 check on Saturday, July 10, from the Treasure Tavern in Orlando for winning their Grand Opening online voting contest. Thank you to … Continue reading
Thank you for “Spreading Your Warmth”
Thank you all for voting for Andy’s Army in the Sweatshirt Blanket “Spread Your Warmth” campaign. After a tight competition, we are thrilled to let you know that both Andy’s Army and CranioKids will be awarded prizes!!! Two great causes … Continue reading
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A Letter to Andy on His First Angel Day
My precious baby boy, One year ago today on June 4, 2009, at 5:05 PM, you look your last breath. You left this world surrounded by love, just as you came into it a mere 20 weeks, 5 hours and … Continue reading
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$1650 Raised at Greater Florida FSMA “Friends and Family” Picnic
Thank you so much to everyone who participated – and donated – in the second annual Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (FSMA) of Greater Florida Family & Friends Spring Picnic Fundraiser on May 22. It was wonderful to spend such … Continue reading
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Stop SMA’s Grant Funding to Support Dr. Swoboda’s Research
Every day in March, members of Andy’s Army took a few moments to place an online vote for Stop SMA in the $250K Pepsi Refresh Project. Thanks to your support, Stop SMA now is an official grant recipient. The non-profit … Continue reading
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For Abby
Today we learned that Andy’s friend, Abby Judge, lost her battle with SMA. A brave fighter, Abby was 21 months old. I have been e-mailing her mom, Laurie, just this week about the realities that we face when confronted by … Continue reading
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Andy’s Army Featured in TV Documentary
The producers of the award-winning “Florida Crossroads” documentary series, which airs statewide on PBS stations, dedicated a half-hour episode of the series to telling Andy’s story, along with the stories of several other families in the Tampa Bay Area who … Continue reading
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Please Sign the Petition to Cure SMA!
Andy should have celebrated his 15-month birthday today, if not for SMA. Please think of him – and all of the children with this disease – and please sign the Petition to Cure SMA at www.PetitionToCureSMA.com. This petition is in … Continue reading
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Reflections on Easter
A year ago this weekend, four of my dearest girlfriends traveled from all over the country to meet Andy. They spent the weekend fawning over him, preparing freezer meals, and helping around the house. They patiently helped me feed Andy, … Continue reading
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We are making a REAL difference!
As of March 31, 2010, the voting for the Pepsi’s “Refresh Everything” campaign is over – and STOP SMA ended up in the top spot!!! Because you took a few seconds each day in March to vote for this charity, … Continue reading
Andy’s First Birthday
A year ago today at 11:52 AM, we welcomed our son Andrew Glenn into the world. We instantly nicknamed him Andy. A beautiful baby boy with thick brown hair and the bluest of eyes, he was everything to us – … Continue reading
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