EPISODE · Oct 14, 2025 · 1H 36M
Ep. #16 💜 Family Series: Maria Watkins & Ella- "Life on M Avenue"
from CdLS Connections · host Canadian CdLS Foundation
Maria Watkins is a mother of five children, their middle child Ella was born with CdLS. Her and her husband live near Sioux City, Iowa, USA. They have a small farm, juggle work, a business, and their busy family and have recently started on their fitness journey. Maria shares Ella's early years and how a serious medical emergency helped her in finally accepting the diagnosis of CdLS. Maria shares the meaning of writing her blog in the early days and how circumstances moved her to entrepreneurship while her and her husband continued to ensure family and children remained their priority.You can find Maria's blog "Life on M Avenue" here: https://www.mavenuephotography.com/lifeonmavenueHer photography can be found here: https://www.mavenuephotography.comStrumming guitar performed by Tami Pfalzgraf @cdlsdadsSend us Fan MailSupport the showThanks for listening to CdLS Connections brought to you by the Canadian CdLS Foundation.Stay connected with our community at www.canadiancdlsfoundation.com and follow us on social media for more stories, support and updates. Together, we're building awareness and connection for everyone affected by Cornelia de Lange Syndrome.(c) Canadian CdLS Foundation. All Rights Reserved.
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Maria Watkins is a mother of five children, their middle child Ella was born with CdLS. Her and her husband live near Sioux City, Iowa, USA. They have a small farm, juggle work, a business, and their busy family and have recently started on their fitness journey. Maria shares Ella's early years and how a serious medical emergency helped her in finally accepting the diagnosis of CdLS. Maria shares the meaning of writing her blog in the early days and how circumstances moved her to entrepreneur...
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Ep. #16 💜 Family Series: Maria Watkins & Ella- "Life on M Avenue"
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