Thank you Dr. Joe Wagstaff

It’s mom writing today’s post.  Oh you wouldn’t believe the strides Arianna is making these days.  She’s becoming quite the little lady.  She loves her signing time videos and is beginning to show interest in coloring.  I start this post with Ari’s accomplishments to honor the memory of Dr. Joe Wagstaff.  Dr. Wagstaff was a leading Genetic researcher with Angelman Syndrome, he passed away this week in a tragic accident in the mountains.  Dr. Wagstaff spent many selfless hours with families of children with AS calming us, easing our fears, and explaining the unexplainable.  He was the one that helped us get Arianna started on melatonin therapy for sleeping.  He will be sorely missed.  So please as you finish reading this blog, take a moment and say a prayer for his family, that they find comfort through this sad time.

I also plea that you make a donation to the walk a thon www.firstgiving.com/A3 .  Now more than ever we will need a new research champion and with the funds we raise from the walk we can help support the research Dr. Wagstaff had to leave.  Every dollar counts.  Yes even the $1.00 donation makes a difference (it can postage test results). 

Thank you for your support for our family, Arianna, and Angelman Syndrome.  Ari and I look forward to the next post being a joyous one.

With Love- Mom