There is a busyness to parenting. Children of all ages need their parents for many reasons. And perhaps because my…
Betty Vertin
Betty Vertin is a mother and writer living in rural Hastings, Nebraska, with her husband and seven children. Betty is a caregiver to three sons, Max, Rowen, and Charlie. Her oldest was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy in 2010 at 4 years old. The other boys were diagnosed with the same in the following year. Although Duchenne occasionally crashes the party, it has not kept her large family from celebrating and enjoying life. She writes her column in hopes of sharing her family’s experiences with others on a similar journey.
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Articles by Betty Vertin
“We are called upon not to be successful, but to be faithful.” This quote, which has been passed down in…
It’s August, and here in Nebraska, that marks the start of a new school year. As preparations were underway…
When you have kids’ Legos in the house, you tend to have Legos everywhere! At least, that’s how it’s…
Being a mother to a child with special needs is a demanding job. My children need things I cannot ignore,…
We had a tough day here this past week. Everyone was tired, and emotions were running high. After a…
My oldest son, Max, was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) on July 10, 2010. During the following year,…
This week’s column is a little different than usual. Hawken Miller, a fellow Muscular Dystrophy News columnist who has…
Some days do not want to be good ones. We had one of those days this past Sunday. I was…
The seasons are all special to me and necessary to one another. Each holds its own challenges and wonder. Here…