Category Archives: Baby Knox

In April 2011, our baby boy was diagnosed with a rare genetic disease called Cockayne Syndrome.

Photos from the CS Retreat, Liverpool, and New Brighton

I flew over to England with Knox for the annual Cockayne Syndrome family conference.  It’s put on by the CS support group, Amy and Friends, and helps connect families from all over the world who have children with this rare … Continue reading

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Painting for the Children’s Hospital

Remember my sketches for the children’s hospital? I’ve been working on the painting a little here and a little there. And I’m FINALLY done! Here are some of the photos I took during my progress.  My studio is anywhere I … Continue reading

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Published in Artful Blogging, Fall 2012

What a cool birthday present. I came home from California and saw my blog published in Artful Blogging, just in time for my birthday on Sunday. Now that’s better than a big piece of cake! Thank you to editor, Jennifer … Continue reading

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Happy 2nd Birthday Knox!

My sweetie pie, Knox, turned 2 this last weekend! He stared at his cupcake… And then tried a little bit of the sweet stuff… We had lots of fun celebrating with family. He shares a birthday with his Great-Grandmother. He … Continue reading

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One Year Since Diagnosis

It’s been a little over a year since I found out that my baby boy is rapidly aging. This disease called Cockayne Syndrome is the worst thing I’ve ever seen. A fellow CS mother posted the question on FB recently, … Continue reading

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