“I didn’t think you’d jump with us,” said my daughter Mary, 9, breathing heavily as she bounced from trampoline to…
Articles by Betty Vertin
Recently, our family had terrific reasons to celebrate. I have three sons with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD): Max,…
When three of my sons — Max, 18, Rowen, 15, and Charlie, 13 — were diagnosed with Duchenne muscular…
I feel relaxed — refreshed, even. We’ve had almost two weeks at home without any appointments or travel. The kids…
What’s it like to have three children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD)? That’s the question I’m asked more than…
My oldest son, Max, 18, graduated from high school last Sunday. Graduation is a milestone for all who…
Life with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) doesn’t get easier as time goes by, but it’s made better by laughter,…
Spring is by far the busiest season for my family. I have seven children who range in age from 2…
I have three sons with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Max, 18, Rowen, 15, and Charlie, 13, are part of…
It’s now tornado season here in Nebraska, which is part of the U.S. Tornado Alley. I could write…