Chasing the Light

In this week’s entry, listeners will hear a recap of our family’s October fun which includes long runs, basement finishing projects, and two very exciting announcements! We tied up many loose ends last month and I am super thrilled to share some awesome news with you all! Thank you so much for supporting Chasing the Light!

In this week’s entry, I eagerly share the latest results from my one-year post surgery vision assessments in Philadelphia. Throughout tow full days of testing, we had the privilege to learn that I have gained another increase in vision since February (6-month appointments). I am excited to share the details from this most recent visit to the University of Pennsylvania! Thank you all for your conti...

In this week’s entry, listeners will hear a flashback entry which combines my pre-surgery and post-surgery entries from last September. New Chasing the Light listeners will have an opportunity to gain a great understanding of the mental, physical, and emotional aspects associated with my participation in the LCA5 clinical trial and surgery. Additionally, our faithful- from-the-start listeners will...

In this week’s entry, I share a behind the scenes look into my year of wandering and pondering the next season of my life. I discuss the many emotions I experienced while I dealt with rejection after rejection during my job search this past year. Listeners will learn the details about the many closed doors I encountered and how they lead me to the beautiful opportunities I have today!

In this week’s entry, I share the details from our recent move to Virginia and a recap of our first summer in the new house. Listeners will learn about my experience navigating our new community with my visual impairment. Also, I include a highlight of the reactions I continue to receive as I meet new people and tell them I am legally blind. For those of you who have been waiting on the full scoop...

In this week’s entry, listeners will learn about my most recent vision and life changes as we head into the summer season! We are busier than ever, but super pumped to share some exciting news about our next chapter of life! Finally, the 17th Annual Baltimore VisionWalk is this weekend (June 2nd) at Latrobe Park! Come out and walk with our team Jeepers Creepers or give any dollar amount to support...

In this special entry, listeners will have the opportunity to hear my recent interview as a guest speaker at the VisionWalk Kickoff event. The interview was facilitated by a fiend and fellow VisionWalk Planning Committee member who prompted an authentic conversation about my experience as a participant in the LCA5 clinical trial. This was my first time publicly speaking about my vision story in fr...

In this week’s entry, I am excited to share the positive vision changes over the past month! I took a brief break from recording to turn my attention towards some other tasks, but I am thrilled to be back with you today! Life is busier than ever and I continue to be optimistic about the beautiful and bright future ahead! Thank you all so much for listening and supporting the podcast!

In this week’s entry, I share the results from my most recent visit to Philadelphia. Listeners will have the opportunity to hear details from my two full days of vision assessments and the changes that occurred from pre-treatment to post-treatment at this point in the LCA5 clinical trial. It has been a roller coaster ride of emotions since I began the trial 9 months ago, but I remain grateful for...

In this week’s entry, listeners will have the opportunity to dive into the part of my vision story which I tend to avoid the most. Emotions become more authentic than ever as I share confessions that I previously hid deep within my soul. This was a difficult entry to record, and I urge everyone to listen to this without their little one’s nearby (at least for the first portion). My hope is that li...

In this week’s special entry, I have the honor and privilege to interview the Footman Family (Tiffany, JJ, & Dominic) and gain their perspective of blindness. Specifically, Tiffany and JJ shine a light on parenting a child who is blind and Dominic shares his personal experience as he navigates the world with severe visual impairments. Listeners, grab a tissue and prepare for a heart-warming, genui...

In this week’s entry, listeners have the opportunity to learn about how blindness affects the tasks of daily life and adaptations which may assist in achieving such tasks. I share the happenings on a typical Tuesday starting with my faith & fitness and ending with how I make dinner for my family. I hope this entry shines a light upon new ideas which may not have been considered by typically sighte...

In this week’s entry, I share 3 new and positive vision changes. I describe the noticeable increase in my central vision and overall acuity. Next, I provide the details of my most recent special project and the mixed emotions associated with the process. I lay it all on the line in this one, so let me know your thoughts! 📧 CTLpodcastjournal@gmail.com

In this week’s entry, I provide a current vision and life update! As our annual Baltimore VisionWalk quickly approaches, I share the origin story of our team Jeepers Creepers and the reason why we walk in Baltimore. Additionally, I discuss this year’s blindness awareness event in our local community! Finally, I express my deep desire and passion for connecting blind/visually impaired individuals t...

Happy New Year everyone! In this week’s entry, I share a recap of our Rambo family Christmas & New Year’s festivities! Specifically, I discuss the impact I continue to experience on my daily life as a result of my vision improvements. Additionally, I describe the unforgettable birthday present I experienced on NYE! Lastly, I give a glimpse into my plans and projects for this upcoming year as I sha...

In this week’s entry, I share the details from my birthday celebration over this past week. Also, I provide the results from my most recent clinical trial appointments in Philadelphia. Finally, I include a glimpse into what’s in store for the New Year!

In this week’s entry, I celebrate my 35th birthday by reflecting on the highlights from this past year of life. I share my favorite memories and accomplishments since my last birthday and the amazing growth I experienced in my faith journey during year 35! Finally, I discuss my exciting plans and goals for 2024!

In this week’s entry, I share the most recent noticeable positive vision changes which occurred over this past week! Also, I provide a 12-week post-op status for my treated eye, and a glimpse into the upcoming appointments in Philadelphia for the 90-day assessments. Finally, I describe the details of our most recent family adventure and my new-found level of independence as a result of my improvin...

In this week’s entry, I briefly describe my current vision changes at 11-weeks pot-op and the upcoming appointments for the LCA5 clinical trial. Next, I share my experience with blindness and the Christmas season! In specific, I provide a glimpse into my time working retail during college, my tips for Christmas shopping, and wrapping gifts with low vision.

In this week’s entry, I share my Thanksgiving Day feast cooking hacks as we prepare to host our annual “Battle of the Birds” holiday! 🦃 Specifically, I provide helpful tips for the b/vi listeners while working in the kitchen. Finally, I share our favorite Thanksgiving dishes/recipes and beloved family traditions! 🥧 Have a blessed and beautiful Thanksgiving everyone!

In this week’s entry, I share a brief 9-week post-op recovery and vision update for the LCA5 clinical research trial. Next, I address the common misconceptions regarding blindness, and my personal experience with each. Additionally, I provide stories of awkward societal interactions which I endured during my time as a teacher and throughout my adult life. Finally, I include my personal “dos and do...

In this week's entry, I provide a brief 8-week post-op recovery status and a new vision update (spoiler alert, everything is coming into focus!). Next, I transition the conversation to the topic of my health and wellness journey, and the positive impact it had during the recovery process in the LCA5 clinical research trial. Specifically, I share the story of my struggles with making unhealthy life...

In this week’s entry, my husband shares his perspective of my participation in the LCA5 clinical research trial thus far. He provides a glimpse into the surgery and recovery process from his viewpoint while expressing vivid thoughts/feelings from the past several months. Finally, he describes his joys, hopes, and expectations as we proceed with the clinical trial throughout the next decade of our...

In this week’s entry, I share the most recent vision update as I reach the 6-week post-op phase of my recovery process. I describe my experience as I looked through our window and I saw my children playing in the cul-de-sac for the first time as mom (as well as many more positive vision improvements over the past week!)Also, I share the physical and mental struggles that I encountered in the final...

In this week’s entry, I share the details from our most recent visit to Philadelphia for the LCA5 clinical trial 30-day post-op appointments. I describe the breath-taking experience of recognizing the details among the obstacles during the VR mobility course, and my feelings when I received confirmation that improvements continue to occur as a result of the treatment. Additionally, I describe the...