Writer's Corner

Last Modified: Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Letters from Anna

A Day to Remember	From Bay Parents Magazine (Sept. issue)	The day we found out about Alex having HLHS
I Don't Think My Son's PC is God (a long rant)	April 30, 1998	Anna's post when she got the "crystal ball" speech
Stitches, Birthday and a Move	August 10, 1998	A letter explaining Alex's need for stitches right before his 4th birthday and our anticipated move from Texas to Florida
The Train Trip, Getting Settled and Hurricane Earl	September 4, 1998	This letter chronicles our train trip to Florida and first couple of weeks getting settled
Re-introduction and an Update	November 2, 1998	An introduction of myself and my family, as well as an update on Alex's vision problem and how Joey dealt with it
Meeting "Old" Friends for the First Time	November 3, 1998	The story of meeting "old" Internet friends Carol Self, Jeanne Imperati, Linda Springham and Steve and Pegi Morgan as well as all of the children, of course! AND some "new" friends at a Florida get-together arranged by Carol Self
A Fight, Resolution and Joy	November 23, 1998	Problems with insurance when you have a heart child and Alex's new pediatric cardiologist
Research--Caution	January 23, 1999	a post in response to a parent's post regarding CHD research
Are We Ever Really Done?	February 13, 1999	a post in response to a mother's question about raising a child with a heart defect
Future Uncertain-Crystal Ball, Please!	April 7, 1999	A note about organ and tissue donation and the uncertainty involved with raising a CHD child
Special Day	May 8, 1999	My encounter with an Angel on earth and how an "ordinary day" transformed into a very special day for everyone
Chosen Ones	June 9, 1999	A special outing becomes a philosophical journey of sorts
Our Amazing Children	July 27, 1999	A response to a post about how our children can amaze us; specifically regarding overcoming surgical complications
A Magical Milestone	August 5, 1999	My feelings about Alexander turning 5 years of age
Emotional Feelings & Alex's Creation	March 11, 2000	A response to a mother's note about the grieving cycle and a story about something new that Alex created that helped me see him in a new light
A Letter from Tina, a Mother Expecting a Baby with HLHS	January, 2001	Tina's letter and Anna's response
Letter to Tina	January, 2001	More on Tina's letter
Compassionate Care	March, 2001	A letter from a mother who chose Compassionate Care for her son
Reply to Compassionate Care Letter	March, 2001	Anna's Reply to Shannon's letter
(More to come...)

Shooting Stars - Articles from Bereaved Parents

The Place He Now Calls Home An article by Deb Gilmore about Brandon's new home.

The Wall A poem by Desiree Vaught about the wall she found separating herself from the world after Logan's death..

A Tribute to Sawyer A Tribute to Sawyer Evans by his Baseball Coach.

Article Archives

Featured Physician By Tricia Christensen An interview with Dr. Christian Hardy of Oakland Children's Hospital

The Worst Heart Defect By Anna Jaworski An Editorial on the worst kind of heart defect.

Before It's Too Late By Anna Jaworski An Editorial about the development of an online Heart Family and how to handle these new relationships.

Heart Defects In The Young By Anna Jaworski Some facts about congenital heart defects.

Growing Up With Congenital Heart Defects By Anna Jaworski An Editorial about the plight of young adults and adults with congenital heart defects; new concerns for those in the CHD community.

Becoming AWARE By Tricia Christensen An Editorial about the need for becoming a CHD advocate and how to go about it.

Silent Heartbeats By Molly Greiner An article about finding out in utero that her baby has a congenital heart defect.

What is CHD? by members of the PDHeart Support Group What CHD's are, the emotional rollercoster, what it's like to have a heart defect when you reach adulthood, a support letter, and resources for CHD families.

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The Place He Now Calls Home	An article by Deb Gilmore about Brandon's new home.
The Wall	A poem by Desiree Vaught about the wall she found separating herself from the world after Logan's death..
A Tribute to Sawyer	A Tribute to Sawyer Evans by his Baseball Coach.

Featured Physician	By Tricia Christensen	An interview with Dr. Christian Hardy of Oakland Children's Hospital
The Worst Heart Defect	By Anna Jaworski	An Editorial on the worst kind of heart defect.
Before It's Too Late	By Anna Jaworski	An Editorial about the development of an online Heart Family and how to handle these new relationships.
Heart Defects In The Young	By Anna Jaworski	Some facts about congenital heart defects.
Growing Up With Congenital Heart Defects	By Anna Jaworski	An Editorial about the plight of young adults and adults with congenital heart defects; new concerns for those in the CHD community.
Becoming AWARE	By Tricia Christensen	An Editorial about the need for becoming a CHD advocate and how to go about it.
Silent Heartbeats	By Molly Greiner	An article about finding out in utero that her baby has a congenital heart defect.
What is CHD?	by members of the PDHeart Support Group	What CHD's are, the emotional rollercoster, what it's like to have a heart defect when you reach adulthood, a support letter, and resources for CHD families.