Cold and flu season hit our home hard this year
For the past two weeks, my children and I have been unable to catch a break from the common cold. It all started with my 6-year-old son, Cayden, who brought home an illness from…
Powering Through Pompe
— Keara Engle
Keara Engle is located in south-central Pennsylvania and has lived there her whole life. Keara is a single mother and has two little boys, Cayden and Kyree. Her oldest, Cayden, was born in February 2018 and was diagnosed with infantile-onset Pompe disease shortly after. He was the first baby in Pennsylvania diagnosed via newborn screening. She hopes that her column, “Powering Through Pompe,” will bring comfort to those that are also dealing with Pompe disease. She remembers how scary it was when her son was first diagnosed and wants to help guide others through their journey.
It’s been a rocky road lately, but things are getting better
Often my columns are concerned about my oldest son’s health, given his rare disease. This week, however, I had reasons to worry about and care for my broader family’s health — including my own.
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