Yes… it was another lively weekend in the life of the Schmidt family.  Thursday was Ross’ official birthday even though his party is not until the end of the month.  That night, we took the kids to Chick Fil A for a quick trip to get a bite to eat, have a cake and a [...]

I was standing at the bus stop discussing the latest Walgreen’s deals with our next door neighbor and I told her that there was a huge Huggies deal and I was SO excited because I was able to stock about 25 packs (enough for roughly 6 mo of Kyleighness) for less than $150!  Now, this [...]

I saw a movie preview for the upcoming release of Extraordinary Measures.  Its a new movie with Brendan Frasier and Harrison Ford about a father who raises money for a researcher to finish his research in an effort to help cure his two dying children of an incurable disease.  On the trailer was the phrase:
“Don’t [...]

This has been home for us this week.  I have to say that the Cleveland Clinic foundation is breathtakingly beautiful.  When you pull up to the front drive it nearly takes your breath away.  I always thought that Cincinnati Children’s was a magical place… I had not KNOWN what it is to be in awe [...]

Well we are here in Cleveland and although the traffic is INSANE the drive wasn’t nearly as bad as we thought it would be.  Troy travels to Avon Lake which is only about 30-45 minutes west of here but somehow it seems like it takes forEVER to get there.  Maybe its just because we were [...]

This may be the 20th time I have written that title.  Maybe it needs its own category.  LOL  At any rate tomorrow is coming fast and I have been waiting for this for more than a month.  At the same time I wish I had more time.  It an ominous feeling to know that tomorrow [...]

Well today was the much anticipated visit with Dr. Berger (head of Neurology at UK) to discuss my brain issues.  I can honestly say it was a VERY good visit.  I had been pretty anxious going into this because I am trying to decide whether to go to Cleveland or not.  I have an appointment [...]

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. ~ Phillipians 4:6
I have been pondering what it is that God wants me to learn from these “trials” He has allowed in our lives.  I have realized that many times when you pray for something, [...]

This week we are going to make our halloween pumpkins.  Some friends (uhh hmmm… Amber and Sean) are going to pick up our pumpkin carving tradition with us.  The first year they were in Kentucky we carved together and at the time I think we each only had ONE child ( I think… maybe I [...]

So many people struggle daily with illnesses that alter their lives yet because you cannot SEE them they go right on through life with everyone expecting them to be “normal”.  My illness is literally “all in my head” and throughout the Chiari community you will find that the number one sentiment is frustration due to [...]