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Adolescence is Hard, and Even Harder for a Sibling of a Child With Special Health Care Needs

Donna Yadrich

I responded to a survey from our state's public health leaders which asked for public input in the form of sharing a story. My story's development was prompted with the instruction 'Remember a time when you felt like your family or another family you know was thriving or just surviving. Share an experience describing what was happening at that time in the family.' Although all responses were submitted anonymously, I have Peter's (my son's) permission to share it here.  Thank you Peter for all you continue to teach me and inspire me to become! Pictured above are Peter and Audrey in 2010 at the Roosevelt Baths...

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Hospital Stay Cheat Sheet - From the Donna Yadrich Library of Unsolicited Wisdom

Donna Yadrich

Hospital Stay Cheat Sheet - From the Donna Yadrich Library of Unsolicited Wisdom

Innumerable days were spent in hospitals, in all actuality, years were spent in the hospital. Below are some things only time and experience can teach. Audrey stayed at St. Mary's Hospital/Mayo Clinic, Children's Hospital Colorado/National Jewish, Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, and pictured below is Audrey about 3-4 years old in The University of Kansas Hospital. Click the blue button for our downloadable Hospital Stay Cheat Sheet Checklist! Start Planning for the Hospital Discharge from the Very Beginning Get necessary notes and orders before anyone signs the discharge papers and you leave the hospital. Start keeping a list of things...

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Ellie Gears Up To Recover From Open Heart Surgery and Meets Patrick Mahomes in Adrianne Style!

Donna Yadrich

Ellie Gears Up To Recover From Open Heart Surgery and Meets Patrick Mahomes in Adrianne Style!

Kanas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Ellie, a 17-year-old young lady he recently visited at Children’s Mercy (CMH) after her successful open heart surgery, have more in common than you’d think. Patrick is dependent on his gear to protect him pregame, and Ellie needed her protective gear post surgery. “No one would ever expect an athlete to walk onto the field without a proper uniform, protective helmet and pads,” was my first thought when  Ellie’s mom, Amy, excitedly shared this photo of Ellie wearing her AudreySpirit therapeutic garment. Athletic uniforms visually identify the players’ team and their numbers indicate their...

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The Hardest Job I Ever Had

Donna Yadrich

The Hardest Job I Ever Had

Being the parent of a medically complex and fragile child. And all too often absent parent of her brother. The hardest job was my honor, the hardest job inspires AudreySpirit.All Audrey wanted to do was strategize about Labor Day Sales, hang out with friends and start her freshman year of high school. Her older brother, Peter, was also beginning his freshman year away at college. I so wanted to help her get ready for her new school experience and help Peter love college life. I was so tired, I didn’t even feel tired anymore. Tired was just my state of...

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Lindsay Shively Did a Wonderful Job Describing My Heart's Mission

Donna Yadrich

Lindsay Shively Did a Wonderful Job Describing My Heart's Mission

Since this story originally aired, we now have two additional patents pending! Thanks to Justin Poplin, Anna Quinn and Tammy Dunkin at Lathrop and Gage!

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