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Jan 7, 2020
Weathering The Storm
FA is definitely a crazy, unexpected, devastating, and unwelcome storm. However, I am so thankful for the path it cleared for me. I am...
Jan 5, 2020
rideATAXIA 2020
It’s that time of year again... rideATAXIA 2020! Team Kendall is gearing up for our 7th trip to the University of North Texas in Denton...
Jan 2, 2020
2010 to 2020
Sometimes I wish I still lived in my 22 year old world where I’d never heard of Friedreichs Ataxia in 2010. I despise what FA has done to...
Dec 27, 2019
"Regular Mom"
My favorite little guy. He just gave me the sweetest hug and said in the sweetest voice, “But mommy, I just want you to be regular......
Dec 18, 2019
Festive Ride
Well, I did it! I used my wheelchair for the trail of lights! This was our third walk-through light display this year (ya... we are...
Dec 12, 2019
Kids Love PURPLE
I had a really good encounter today. I was walking out of the handicap stall at a restaurant restroom and this mom was walking in with...
Dec 6, 2019
Kendall the Conqueror
Doing a HaPpY DaNcE! I conquered one of my biggest fears today. I took the kids to a “Parent-Tot” open gym WITHOUT KYLE (my husband)! My...
Dec 5, 2019
Christmas and Friedreichs Ataxia
I am a freelance columnist for Friedreich's Ataxia News. I was recently published on my column, My Darling Disability, and I wanted to...
Dec 3, 2019
"Why did God give my kids a sick mom?"
A friend of mine that struggles with chronic pain caused by osteoporosis shared this article titled, "Why did God give my kids a sick...
Nov 26, 2019
A Cup Of Energy
God is so so good. This story is 100% true. I have been feeling pretty blue about my Friedreichs Ataxia lately. I don’t know if it’s...
Nov 22, 2019
Flip Your Mindset!
“This walker is so depressing, why can’t I just be ‘normal’!?” I am trading that attitude for one of gratitude. “This walker gives me...
Nov 18, 2019
Handicap Placard
Who knew that a little piece of plastic would make me so emotional. I am saddened by the reality that I not only qualify for this, but...
Nov 12, 2019
Traveling with FA
Traveling with Ataxia is NOT easy. But it is sooo worth it! I am very thankful that I am able to take this trip of a lifetime while I’m...
Oct 17, 2019
Rollz-ing to Florida!
My Rollz Motion2 isn’t just a 2-in-1, it’s a 3-in-1! Walker, wheelchair and stroller! 😂♿️ It’s my first time traveling with my “White...
Oct 15, 2019
RTA 408 - An Update
The drug company behind the clinical trial that I am participating in just released an exciting update! “The results of MOXIe represent a...
Oct 7, 2019
New Team Kendall
When I started Team Kendall in 2014, my main goal was to tell people about Friedreich's Ataxia (FA). TeamKendall.org was very information...
Oct 3, 2019
Sitting or Standing, I'm There
My sweet Brooks drew this chalk masterpiece in the garage. When I told him how amazing it was and asked him to explain it to me, he said,...
Sep 20, 2019
A glimpse into my normal
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 to all the other parents doing their preschool and school routines. It’s definitely organized chaos! Here’s a little picture...
Sep 17, 2019
Swim Lessons = Life Lessons
I love swim lessons with my daughter Collins! It’s the only time I can walk around UNASSISTED and hold my baby girl! No walker, no...
Sep 12, 2019
Think before you Speak
Today, I took Brooks to gymnastics. A fellow mom was passing by me. I was sitting in a chair (like all the other moms) and my walker was...
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