Life threw us a curve ball with Catherine’s severe medical complexities. As a family we pulled together, and made it from one day to the next. Sometimes, from one hour to the next. But I will be honest. It was not easy. And it is still not easy. Catherine will always need 24/7 medical monitoring which makes it very difficult for me to be there for my older two children. Out of necessity, they became very independent. I am extremely proud of them for rising to the occasion, but there are times when I would give anything to spend time with them, go shopping and get my nails done with Cecilia, or go on a hike, or a bike ride with Charles, or even a weekend getaway to get quality rest, recharge our batteries, exercise, do some yoga, and cook healthy, nutritious meals. It is so important that my husband and I take care of ourselves so we can take optimal care of Catherine for as long as we can. Life House Atlanta will help make that possible, and I’m so excited to be part of the effort to make it become a reality for me and my family.