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A single Mom, dealing with Friedreich's Ataxia and overcoming life's daily challenges.
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Suit Up—More Goodness. More Travel.

August 16, 2019August 16, 2019 erinkateLeave a comment

I’ve been to Tampa 3 time the past few months for the drug study RTA 408 Phase 2 Extension. I’ve traveled down there so many times the past 6 years, I know the ins and outs of travel with my eyes closed.🙈 My friend came with me in April and my mom the other 2… Continue reading Suit Up—More Goodness. More Travel.

Magic
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Magic

June 17, 2019 erinkateLeave a comment

A magical vaca in the books! For Eli’s spring break, we (my cousin, Elise, her hubs, David, their daughter, Birdie, Eli and myself) took a trip to Disneyland! This vacation was planned months in advance and I was beyond fortunate to have David and Elise do a majority of the planning. I had never been… Continue reading Magic

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Birthday x 2 Getaway

February 21, 2019 erinkateLeave a comment

Second trip was the state that has my heart; my all time happy place – Florida🌴☀️🌊 My mom and I are December birthdays, so with all our frequent Flyer miles built up on Southwest, we were able to do a 5 day getaway Birthday celebration strictly using our mile points on our flights! We chose… Continue reading Birthday x 2 Getaway

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German Hermann

January 18, 2019January 18, 2019 erinkateLeave a comment

Ellen and me adventured to Hermann, Missouri for my first OFFICIAL travel rendezvous. As I stated in the prior post, my plan is to embark on some traveling and gather all the info I can to share how I made it happen from my wheelchair. Maybe you can relate or maybe you cannot. Maybe you’ll… Continue reading German Hermann

New Year. New Ellen. New You.
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New Year. New Ellen. New You.

December 28, 2018December 28, 2018 erinkate2 Comments

I am thrilled to write this post to share the ins & outs on one of my dear friend’s new career and life path. Ellen O’Keefe (Meriage) has taken on a new nursing adventure and I am so proud of her accomplishments for becoming a Health and Wellness Nurse Coach, Board Certified. And her brand… Continue reading New Year. New Ellen. New You.

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My 2018 synopsis

September 12, 2018September 13, 2018 erinkate2 Comments

January: I finished up PT, OT and speech therapy that started November/December 2017. With FA being progressive, it’s always beneficial to continue PT, OT and speech each year to keep yourself on the up and up. February: I started a new research trial at my home away from home – Tampa, FL. I had a… Continue reading My 2018 synopsis

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Five Months Crammed Into Words & Pics & Vids

December 17, 2017December 18, 2017 erinkate2 Comments

Since the BIG 3-0 is only days away and the end of the year is quickly approaching, I want to leave my 20s and 2017 with everything I started writing to share with you now! I started many posts and topics, but never finished🤦🏻‍♀️ Shocker! Writing, for me, comes in waves; I get the flames… Continue reading Five Months Crammed Into Words & Pics & Vids

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Raw Material. Caution. 

May 11, 2017May 17, 2017 erinkateLeave a comment

Remember my post a year ago about asking for questions to answer on my next blog post? Well, 365 days later, 6 posts ago and some juicy content, here it is! Three awesome questions: 1. Do you still see people (old friends, distant family) who aren’t aware of your current health situation? Or do most… Continue reading Raw Material. Caution. 

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The Mods of Life 

April 29, 2017 erinkate2 Comments

My plate has been overly full lately. Trying to write a post has felt merely impossible. Once I get a topic rolling or an idea in my head, something comes about to change my direction. So let’s see if I can stay on track… First off, as some of you may have already seen on… Continue reading The Mods of Life 

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Negative Nancy vs. Positive Polly 

February 11, 2017 erinkateLeave a comment

These past two months have not been even close to my favorites. I’ve had some ‘Debbie’ moments and lost track of my good path. I was losing a part of myself to anger, sadness, bitterness, coldness…pretty sure I was leaving a sour taste in people. I was stuck in a place where I lost sight… Continue reading Negative Nancy vs. Positive Polly 

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