Wow! The Huffington Post just did a story about Evan as the Greatest Person of the Day...
Greatest Person of the Day: 7-Year-Old Evan Moss's Inspiring Fight Against Epilepsy
It's a huge honor and will undoubtedly help us with fundraising and book sales. Hopefully I won't end up with an egomaniac for a son -- so far so good. I read the article out loud and Evan listened politely and when I had finished said, "Can I watch YouTube on your phone?" Tom and Jerry has bigger play the Huffington Post for a 7-year-old!
Congratulations on the recognition, and I'm so glad Evan has his priorities straight. You and Rob are doing a great job as parents! I think it's wonderful you gave Evan a chance to fulfill a dream AND contribute to HIS dog. It means so much more to him now, and in the future, because he's helping to raise the needed money.
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ReplyDeleteI came across your story browsing through news stories on AOL. I wanted to share with you a story featured on the news last night July 18th (Chanel 11 here in Houston, Texas) about new hope for epilepsy patients developed at Texas Children's Hospital. KHOU.com website has the story online. Take care.
ReplyDeleteYour story came up as I was logging on to AOL this morning and I was so touched. You have truly empowered your son and given him some control in a world where he must feel he has very little control most of the time. I have no doubt that he will meet his goal. I had to buy a book myself and will defintely spread the word. God Bless.
ReplyDeleteI came across your story today on AOL. I've purchased Evan's book to help him raise money for his dog and also to share his story with my 4 year old grandson. Good Luck to you and your family Evan! :))
ReplyDeleteHello Lisa (& Evan! & Dad!). I saw your story on AOL/Huffington Post and my heart certainly goes out to you. As a [hopefully former] adult multiple seizure victim, I can only imagine how horrible it is as a child and parent. In 2006, I was told by conventional doc I was developing epilepsy and started giving up hope. After reading the book "Chemical Free Kids", I cut all 40 free-glutamic acid ingredients (including MSG) from my diet and have been seizure free for 2 1/2 yrs and working with naturopaths. I wish you the same success in all your endeavors to overcome this plight. We wish we could join you for the book signing July 24, but we're a bit far (NH!). All the best! Brenda
ReplyDeleteHello Mom, Dad, Evan,
ReplyDeleteI myself am deaf, and am 28 years old. I myself have a service dog, a hearing assistance dog, and she is a lifesaver for me. I was quite surprised to see that you are trying to raise 13 grands for a service animal for Evan. I know there are many programs (Service animals programs) that will help you get a dog for free, or much much cheaper than 13 grands. I hope you have done so much research in acquiring a service animal that would not cost so much. Many of these programs will actually travel to bring the dog to you, with very little to no cost. All the same, I hope Evan get the dog of his dream and I will tell you this, it is truly a lifesaver, and your son will have as much independence as he ever can have, with a dog by his side. Many luck to you and your family! Rock on Evan!
Thank you so much for all the comments and words of support. We are looking forward to watching Evan and his seizure dog form a bond that will result in a strong relationship for them.
ReplyDelete@Jada, many agencies won't place dogs with children and on top of that I have allergies to dogs which is challenging with many breeds used as seizure dogs. Evan will be getting a poodle mix that will have less impact on my allergies and I have an allergist who is helping me too. I agree that $13,000 is a lot to raise but I believe it will be worth it. I have met several families wit dogs from 4 Paws for Ability and have been so impressed.
Lisa