KT My Journey

  I am Thankful for what God has done for my family and I. I am Thankful for having a  family that never gave up on me. They never stopped me from doing the things I loved to do. My family didn't see Epilepsy as a disability. Just had to do things differently. I am Thankful for my friends. It's nice to have friends that understand what your going through so you don't feel alone.  I am Thankful for my Dog Rocky that helped me stay safe when I had a seizure. Rocky was a Good Friend.  I am Thankful God gives us Hope in the midst of our struggles so we don't get discouraged and give up. Writing my story has shown me how far I've come and God is always with me. Psalm 106:1 Give Thanks to the Lord for he is good his love endures Forever July 31,2022   Kate Schroeder

To all the kids : Dream Big!!! Don't Give Up Hope!! Just want you to know you are not alone and are always loved. You can do it. God will always help you through it!!! Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord plans to prosper you and not to harm you plans to give you hope and a future. If you feel like sharing your story I encourage you when you are ready because your story matters. Another Note: Growing up I attended Epilepsy summer camp. There's a lot of people you can make friends with.  You go rock climbing, zip lining, horse back riding, hiking, archery, and lots more... All of the activities were fun, and if you haven't gone already  I hope you get to experience camp. Kate Schroeder

Hope in the Midst of Struggle Hi my name is Kate Schroeder I am 25 years old and I am a christian believer. I have 2 older brothers, 2 beautiful sister in laws, 3 nieces and a nephew and of course mom & dad.  The things I love to do is travel to different places with my family.  We all Enjoy camping in the mountains, sitting by the campfire, trail riding, and swimming. I like to read christian books, and have been learning sign language.  I have had epilepsy since I was 5. At first my parents didn't know what it was. I had my first EEG done and the journey began. I was diagnosed with complex partial seizures. Over the next 5 years I would try many different medications. During this time it made school hard for me. Between the medications and seizures it was hard for me to learn and make friends.  At the age of 10 my parents started looking for different options. Our choices were the VNS or brain surgery. While they both sounded risky, we wanted to move forward to...