My family has had a significant burden lifted today with the signing of health care reform. &#1

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Tuesday March 23, 2010 · 12:51 PM PDT

2010/03/23 · 12:51

I'm so happy that words fail. My family has had a significant burden lifted today with the signing of health care reform. On September 23, 2010 it will no longer be legal to drop our daughter Arden's coverage due to her type I diabetes. That real possibility was a constant source of fear and stress for us and the countless millions of other families that have children with chronic diseases. www.ardensday.com | @ardensday

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Thursday January 22, 2009 · 11:48 AM PST

2009/01/22 · 11:48

I was fortunate enough to receive four tickets to Barack Obama’s inauguration from my Congressman. They were fantastic tickets adorned with the phrase, “Admit Bearer to West Front of Capital”. The “west front” location was perfectly aligned with the podium and just behind the seated guest. I was, to say the least, very happy to have them. I only wish I could tell you that I saw the ceremony from my designated section. Though I am no less then lucky to be able to say that I was there because we came within moments of having to say, “I was four blocks away, trapped in a sea of people and fighting for my life while President Obama took his oath”. Here is how it happened:

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Saturday March 22, 2008 · 10:22 PM PDT

2008/03/22 · 22:22

I thought I would share my iPhone Wallpapers with the group. I'll post more when I can. Let me know if you like them or if you know of an image you'd like to see made into one. Obama 08'!

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Please check out my blog. Arden's Day offers a very real look at what life is like for our family as we struggle with Type I diabetes.

Arden's Day

Six Month's Worth of Used Needles

Arden Speaks

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Thursday October 25, 2007 · 1:18 PM PDT

2007/10/25 · 13:18

As I am sure most of you know the SCHIP bill was recently vetoed by President Bush. You may also then know that a House override attempt failed last week.

This of course is just the latest in the seemingly never-ending string of letdowns our government has handed us.

I’m done waiting!

Done waiting for someone to present me with a proper candidate.

Done waiting for my government to represent me in the world in a way that I can be proud of.

Done expecting simple humane treatment for sick and underprivileged children.

I’m done waiting... I’m getting more involved. And I’m starting here.

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My family has had a significant burden lifted today with the signing of health care reform. &#1

My Inauguration Experience.

Obama iPhone Wallpapers

State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) veto.