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Episode 59 | Shay’s Story – A daughter with Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome
Podcast Show Notes
Katie, Certified Child Life Specialist interviews Shay Shull from Mix & Match Mama. Shay is a cookbook author, lifestyle blogger, travel agency owner, wife and mama who loves making every day special for my family.
Shay is mom to four kids and she and her husband live in McKinney, Texas. Today, we talk about her daughter Ashby and how their family copes with Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome (KTS).
Ashby is one of her adopted children from China and has had over 22 surgeries since joining their family.
She describes how:
*Learning to navigate the intimidating healthcare system took time
*Ashby’s optimistic attitude helps her implement coping skills to deal with pain
*Their family was blessed with this sweet girl who has in turn prompted other families to adopt from China
You can follow Shay on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest.
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