Date: 03/09/2011
By: Aunt Clare
Subject: Re: Re: JENNIFER!!!!!!!!!!!!
OK, I'm glad you don't feel you are a bad parent, 'cause you're not. Maybe it was a poor choice of word ("bad") on my part . . . in my riled up state with the new grey hairs and all. (LOL) You're off the hook for coloring them too; they blended in with the others and now I don't know which are the 6 new grey hairs. Oh well!
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Date: 03/07/2011
By: Jess
Subject: Thinking of you!
Jennifer, Jon, and Cadence
We are all thinking of you! Cadence is one strong girl. Her milestones may seem small to some people, but they are huge for her!! Stay strong mom and dad, I can't imagine seeing your little girl go through all of this! It shows where Cadence gets her strength from! The kids keep asking when Cadence will be back to play with them!! Once you are all well and home we will definetly have to do another dinner/play date. We will be praying for you! Call if you need anything.
Hugs!!
Jess
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Date: 03/08/2011
By: Jennifer
Subject: Re: Thinking of you!
YEA! Cant wait! We had a lot of fun too! I hope its sooner than later! That way you can get yer hairs did too!! Thank you for the prayers! We love getting them!
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Date: 03/07/2011
By: Erin
Subject: Your doing a great job!
Jennifer - You can't beat yourself up over what happened in the past. You had done everything you knew, you did what you thought would be the best, based on a PROFESSIONALS opinion. It is very unfortunate that some Dr's seem to just guess at what the problem is knowing that we as parents don't know any better. Then they yell at us for using the internet for research because there isn't always good information there either. It is so hard, any parent in your shoes would have done the same thing. What is important is that you noticed a problem and acted on it. You have found the best people to care for Cadence and she is doing great. It really is amazing what good "medication" good and healthy food is. Hopefully they will be talking to you guys about healthy foods, and what is in them that will contribute to her health and hopefully she won't have to be on "drugs" of any kind! Look at mom, she cured so many of her ailments with a healthy diet. It sure is hard and takes a lot of research but it would be so worth it! Probably is something we all should do. IMO - Dr's really over diagnose ADD/ADHD. I think it is mostly a lack of parental attention, poor diet that tends to be the real problem in these kids but how is a Dr suppose to tell a parent "pay more attention to your kid" or "you need to feed your child better food". In your case I don't believe either of these things.....I simply think she was mis-diagnosed.
Anyway, my point is, you are good parents and you can't make yourself feel bad. It's hard, we have to be advocates for our children! Your are a fantastic mom! Don't tell yourself otherwise!! I love you and am so proud of you all!
I have a friend who has her son on this diet and she believes it has helped greatly https://www.feingold.org/
You may know her Meghan (Ray) MacPherson (Shawn Ray's sister)
Something worth looking into!
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Date: 03/06/2011
By: Przemek
Subject: Good luck
I hope you will soon go home all healthy.
Regards from Poland! tell C we will send her some pierogi from Poland when she recovers!
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Date: 03/06/2011
By: Aunt Clare
Subject: Good job!
What troupers! I am so proud of all of you! I know this is hard for Cadence to go through and for you as parents to watch what Cadence is being put through. But from the pictures you look like you are dealing very well in the long run! Keep it up! It will be over sooner than you think. Love and prayers continue to come your way!
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Date: 03/05/2011
By: Sarah Benedict
Subject: Thinking of you
I just wanted to say hello and tell you that I'm thinking of you and your family. I know how frustrating and difficult an eating disorder can be to deal with. I pray for your strength and patience during this process, and ultimately for answers and healing.
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Date: 03/04/2011
By: Nicole
Subject: Thinking about all of you!
You have been on my mind constantly today! I am saying my prayers for all of you! Just know you are missed greatly and we are eagerly awaiting your return!
XOXOXO,
Nicole
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Date: 03/03/2011
By: Aunt Clare
Subject: Keeping my fingers crossed
It's going to be pretty hard to keep my fingers crossed and do my work, but I'll try! Also we'll be praying got good news and an easy solution. Can't wait to here the updates. Love to all!!!
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Date: 02/16/2011
By: Linda and Paul
Subject: Love and Prayers
Jennifer, Jon and Cadence -
We are sending you our love, prayers, and hope that this is the start to Cadence's recovery. God will be with you every step of the way along that road. He is already leading you to where you need to go...
PS - To add to Clare's advice above: Take notes in a notebook and date everything. Add names of the specialists you deal with and the contact information for them. That way, if a question comes up when they are not present, you can jot it down and ask them later.
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