Ever since Ella’s mom, Lindsay, had an amputation of her lower right leg, I have been in…
Michael Casten
Michael is married and a father of three, one being a child with SMA Type II (born in June, 2011). He is an educator who has worked directly with children and their families since 1994. He loves his family, writing, working with his hands, and taking road trips. Michael holds a bachelor’s in psychology (1994) and a master’s in education (2001).
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Articles by Michael Casten
Life has settled down in the Casten household. We are still mourning the loss of Potter, one…
Our family loves animals. Ella has two baskets full of stuffed animals and she continues to get more.
Ella spends a lot of time in the breakfast room just off the kitchen. She does her homework…
Ella’s Mom Goes to the Hospital
Ella’s mom, Lindsay, had a complete knee replacement on Jan. 8. She stayed in the hospital for two…
The house is full of wheelchairs, walkers, and crutches. Soon to be added will be a cane. Ella’s…
The seats in the high school auditorium filled quickly before Ella’s first concert with the Young Naperville…
This week was my daughter Ella’s turn to have a date with me. My wife, Lindsay, and…
The holidays are upon us. In our house, Christmas starts the day after Thanksgiving. The house gets decorated,…
Life can be full of disappointments. They are opportunities for children to learn how to handle them, think…