While I know the road will not always be without struggle, we will continue to learn more through research and the determination of the amazing DBA community.

Of all the people on earth, the Lord your God has chosen you to be his own special treasure. -Deuteronomy 7:6

As parents it is difficult to watch our son go through so much (IVs, pokes, transfusions, ER visits, steriod side effects, tests, ect.), but the resilience and toughness Elton shows each day is what gets us through.

“Out of difficulties grow miracles.” – Jean de La Breyere

This DBA family is the greatest group of people that I never wanted to have to know, but blessed that I do. The support from the DBA Foundation is immeasurable.

Having twin boys with DBA makes you appreciate everything in life more on a daily basis.

Having DBA has taught me to not give up the fight and to do the best that I can. The DBAF has become more than just a source of friends and knowledge, but a family of support through the bad and the good.

DBA is a part of who I am… it does not define me nor will it stand in the way of my hopes and dreams.

It’s not fun, but I am a tough cookie.

We are hopeful that a cure will be discovered soon so that our son doesn’t have to endure pokes and disruptions and can feel good all the time – isn’t that what every child deserves?