PANS (Pediatric Acute Neuropsychiatric Syndrome) / PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Syndrome Associated with Strep) is a post infectious autoimmune encephalopathy. It's a misdirected immune response that targets the basil ganglia in the brain and causes inflammation. Symptoms can ... View Post
Emmi’s Story
By: Abby Wilkey In April, I gave birth to a precious baby girl. To say she was a complete surprise is an understatement. We didn’t know the gender and we had three sons at home. I just KNEW I was having a fourth baby boy. We also didn’t know she was a special needs baby. Laying on the ... View Post
Butternut Squash Medley
Sometimes, the thought of what to make for lunch feels downright daunting. When the summer heat is appetite-suppressing and the motivation for bikini-wearing is strong, something light is in order! This is the time that I like to to open the fridge, peruse the spice rack, and look on the counter ... View Post
Stumbling on PANDAS
I still remember the first time I stumbled upon the word PANDAS. Through clenched teeth and tears, I had been frantically researching rapid onset OCD and sensory disorder using various keywords or phrases. Something was suddenly very wrong. I remember the first thoughts I had when I stumbled ... View Post
The truth about forgiveness
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about forgiveness It’s one of the most talked about concepts in Christianity, and yet, it’s probably the hardest to get our hearts around. As Christians, we are forgiven. We get up every single day and we fall short of the glory of ... View Post
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