Editor’s Letter March-April 2015

March 25, 2015 / Comments Off

“Spring has sprung. Here in Florida, the flowers are blooming and allergies are roaring. The beautiful weather in spring seems to inspire a sense of renewal and fresh ideas. The shamrocks in the grass always grab my attention for a second glance in hopes of finding a four-leaf clover and capturing some good ‘ol’ “Luck of the Irish!”. That was the inspiration for this edition.

I recently had the opportunity to chat with fellow Angel Mama Aisling Cullen from Ireland. I just adore the Cullen twin boys, Zach and Luke from Ireland. They are featured on the cover and in our ‘Angels in Action’ segment. Read about how Aisling describes their personalities and you too will adore them.

May the Luck of the Irish be upon you this St. Patty’s Day and may you find inspiration from this edition and our wonderful community as you continue on this amazing journey.”

Warm Wishes,

Lizzie Sordia

Editor-in-Chief

EMAIL: LIZZIE@ANGELMANTODAY.COM

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My son, Nathan, was diagnosed with Angelman Syndrome shortly after his second birthday. He didn’t walk until he was almost three years old. The prognosis that doctors gave him was grim. He wouldn’t be able to walk, talk, or do much of anything. The doctors said that Nathan would have epilepsy, constipation, feeding issues, acid reflux, and sleep issues. Therefore, he would require lifelong care.

Today, Nathan runs, says “Mama and Papa”! Nathan’s seizures, that started when he was 15 months old, have stopped due to dietary therapy. Also, he has no more acid reflux, no more constipation! His sleep disorder is under control without medication. He sleeps ALL NIGHT! We have beaten the odds of Angelman Syndrome. He is not lucky, his progress was not by chance but because I started him on dietary therapy very early. Monitoring his health very closely has been crucial. Very specific, and in-depth testing, allowed us to dial in his health like a fine tuned race car.

This is the hope and inspiration I want to share with the world! His genes are not his destiny.