Posts by: Betty Vertin

Betty Vertin

July 29, 2022July 29, 2022

Legos Remind Me of Our Family’s Legacy of Love

When you have kids’ Legos in the house, you tend to have Legos everywhere! At least, that’s how it’s always been here with my “Party of 9.” My oldest son ... Read more

July 22, 2022July 22, 2022

How the Kindness of Strangers Made All the Difference

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Being a mother to a child with special needs is a demanding job. My children need things I cannot ignore, no matter how tired or busy I am. Last week ... Read more

July 8, 2022July 8, 2022

Reminding Myself That Not Every Day Is a Bad Day

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We had a tough day here this past week. Everyone was tired, and emotions were running high. After a long day, we hit a breaking point. I was going on ... Read more

July 1, 2022July 1, 2022

8 Things I Wish I Knew When My Sons Were Diagnosed With Duchenne

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My oldest son, Max, was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) on July 10, 2010. During the following year, my sons Rowen and Charlie were also diagnosed with DMD. In ... Read more

June 24, 2022June 24, 2022

Sharing My Perspective on DMD With a Fellow Columnist

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This week’s column is a little different than usual. Hawken Miller, a fellow Muscular Dystrophy News columnist who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), reached out to collaborate. Hawken, who’s also ... Read more

June 17, 2022June 17, 2022

When Hard Things Help You With the Important Stuff

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Some days do not want to be good ones. We had one of those days this past Sunday. I was determined to get to church on time. From the get-go, ... Read more

June 17, 2022June 21, 2022

When Hard Things Help You With the Important Stuff

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Some days do not want to be good ones. We had one of those days this past Sunday. I was determined to get to church on time. From the get-go, ... Read more

June 10, 2022June 10, 2022

Finding Hope Through the Seasons of Duchenne MD

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The seasons are all special to me and necessary to one another. Each holds its own challenges and wonder. Here in Nebraska, we are fortunate enough to experience all four ... Read more

June 10, 2022June 21, 2022

Finding Hope Through the Seasons of Duchenne MD

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The seasons are all special to me and necessary to one another. Each holds its own challenges and wonder. Here in Nebraska, we are fortunate enough to experience all four ... Read more

June 3, 2022June 21, 2022

My Heart Is My Most Flexible Muscle

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Motherhood was not something I was always sure I wanted. The idea of motherhood scared me. I didn’t think I had what it took. When I think of the word ... Read more

June 3, 2022June 3, 2022

My Heart Is My Most Flexible Muscle

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Motherhood was not something I was always sure I wanted. The idea of motherhood scared me. I didn’t think I had what it took. When I think of the word ... Read more

May 27, 2022June 21, 2022

How Communication Helps When My Sons Try New Things

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New places, new people, new things: They’re exciting! As a parent, I encourage my children to try new things, step outside their comfort zones, and see what the world has ... Read more

May 27, 2022May 27, 2022

How Communication Helps When My Sons Try New Things

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New places, new people, new things: They’re exciting! As a parent, I encourage my children to try new things, step outside their comfort zones, and see what the world has ... Read more

May 20, 2022June 21, 2022

10 Things I Love About Our Wheelchair-accessible Van

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I drive a massive, commercial-size, accessible, 12-passenger Dodge Promaster van with a high roof. And I love it for many reasons. Our van was never — and is not now ... Read more

May 20, 2022May 20, 2022

10 Things I Love About Our Wheelchair-accessible Van

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I drive a massive, commercial-size, accessible, 12-passenger Dodge Promaster van with a high roof. And I love it for many reasons. Our van was never — and is not now ... Read more