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Hi, my name is Kendall and I’m 47.  I live in a small town in Texas with my husband, and I have a daughter that is working on her masters, and a son that is finishing up his freshman year in college.  I was finally diagnosed with Friedreich’s Ataxia after 14 years and 5 neurologists last year.  I have a late onset case, but my symptoms have progressed quickly over the past six years.  When my doctor at the Mayo Clinic finally figured it out I was already using a walker, and since then I’ve became more dependent on my power chair.  I am still able to work, but it definitely looks different than it used to.  I teach first grade from my power chair, and my students keep me going.  I believe I would get really depressed sitting at home everyday.  I would love to connect with others that deal with the same issues.