How expressing gratitude causes our happiness to grow
I walk into the small Jazzercise studio, where I regularly enjoy breaking a sweat, moving to music, and sharing space with upbeat people. Fall decor is on the walls. A rustic sign reads, “It…
Straight Paths With Crooked Lines — Susanna VanVickle
Susanna VanVickle is a Cajun girl who grew up traveling the world as a missionary kid. Today she is a wife, mom, and teacher in North Texas. In 2019 she and three of her five children were diagnosed with Fabry disease. Though the rare disease journey came as a complete surprise, the VanVickle family tries to see the bigger picture and how a straight path can be drawn with crooked lines. As a Bionews columnist, Susanna now shares bits and pieces of her family’s experience with Fabry, hoping to encourage others who are in the trenches of the rare disease struggle.
The heaviness of a shorter life expectancy due to Fabry disease
My son Anthony, who’s a senior in college majoring in accounting, recently told me, “I would’ve chosen to go to medical school if I didn’t think I had a short life expectancy.” His words…
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