I had one of those moments that hit you hard with a dose of the future last week. And those…
Articles by Betty Vertin
I write my columns on Tuesdays. I do this because I procrastinate. My deadline is Wednesday morning, and I’m not…
I’m late to pick up the kids from school a lot now. I haven’t always been this way, though. Last…
My family has been on the Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) journey for almost 12 years. During that time, I’ve quietly…
Celebrate? Yes, we do. There was a time when I didn’t think celebrating and Duchenne muscular dystrophy could coexist. I…
During Mass on Sunday, the priest talked about an aspect of faith that acts as an infusion for the soul.
I’ve had a conversation with my son Rowen, 13, that we continue to revisit, and I feel like it’s something…
I set aside time every week just for me. Every Monday for an hour, I sit in a small chapel…
This column is my love letter to the cough assist machine. I love the assistive device and what it…
My family has had a hectic week. It started out lovely; the entire family, all nine of us, spent a…