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14. Spring/Summer 2026 Update
While we have been posting mini-blog updates over on our All for Andy social media pages, we have not shared a long update on Andy in a while! Check out what has been happening below: School Near the end of last school year, we decided to take a big step and pull Andy out of our local school district's early childhood program. It was a really hard decision since we are deeply connected with his team there. They have known Andy since he was just three years old, with many of t
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Sep 25 min read
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13. Run the Runway 5K
Today was the day! Jordan and Andy, along with their on-course buddies Uncle Carl and Aunt Ev, took on the Run the Runway 5K at Chicago Executive Airport! They had perfect weather and even found some old friends from horse therapy at Partners for Progress. Andy did so well in his Ainsley's Angels of America race chair and Jordan pushed him every step of the way with no breaks or help from the grownups 🤯. These kids are the best and we are so proud of them!
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Jun 281 min read
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12. Solo Trips for Better Parenting
Parent and caregiver burnout is a hard topic to talk about. It’s not easy admitting you need a break from your kids (who you love and adore and yadda, yadda, yadda)! We found a nontraditional way to attack it in our family. ➡️ Swipe to read more in this mini blog.
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Jun 171 min read
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Mar 180 min read
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9. Let's Talk Therapy! Water Therapy
While Andy historically has enjoyed being in the water, he has not always loved water therapy.
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Jan 14, 20252 min read
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8. Let's Talk Therapy! Hippotherapy
Over the next few weeks, we would love to introduce you to Andy's therapies. The first one on the docket is hippotherapy!
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Dec 10, 20243 min read
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7. Traveling as a Special Needs Family
Traveling with kids, let alone a medically complex one, is never easy.
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Nov 18, 20244 min read
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6. Event recap: Andy's 4th Birthday Party and Fundraiser!
The village showed up in full force for Andy’s 4th Birthday and Fundraiser at Lamb’s Farm!
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Oct 15, 20242 min read
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5. Change isn't coming. It's already here.
Unfortunately, there are no good answers and “good news” is going to start looking different moving forward.
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Sep 17, 20243 min read
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4. Back to school!
It has been a busy summer and it’s time to catch up!
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Aug 21, 20245 min read
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3. Settling in to our new normal
It has been a while since we updated everyone on how Andy is, so we wanted to fill you in on what has been transpiring behind the scenes.
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Apr 2, 20245 min read
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2. Now what? Moving forward after receiving a diagnosis
We always knew Andy was unique, but we have discovered it is very likely that he is the only person on record with both of his conditions.
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Oct 24, 20234 min read
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1. Andy's diagnoses
We wanted to share some news that will be upsetting but wanted to be able to let people know in a succinct and compassionate way.
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Oct 4, 20234 min read
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