Jan's Corner

Janice N. Schwartz was diagnosed at birth with a spontaneous mutation of Pachyonychia Congenita.

She married David Schwartz in 1993 and they are the parents of 3 sons, Sam, Nate and Spencer. Two of the boys have PC.

E-mail Janice at Jan.Schwartz@pachyonychia.org

Past Postings

2010
     February
     January
        • HAPPY NEW YEAR!
2009
     December
        • Holiday Time PC Survival
        • Coping with PC
     October
        • Vacation Choices
        • Patient Support Meeting - Sep 2009
     August
        • The Weather
     June
        • What They CAN Do
     May
        • Empathy
     April
        • Spring Snow
     March
     February
        • Busy, busy, busy.
     January
        • Happy New Year 2009!
2008
     December
        • Different is OK
     November
        • Fall Weather
     October
        • Back to School... For me!
     September
        • Back to School... again
     August
        • I'm Back!
     January
        • Taking a Break
2007
     December
        • Patient Advisory Board
     November
        • Thanksgiving
     October
     September
        • More Changes
     August
        • Josh Groban
     July
        • After all, we're family.
     June
        • Patient Support Meeting
     May
        • IPCC Meeting
     April
        • Changes
     March
        • Comparing with Others
     February
        • Frustrated
     January
        • Happy New Year 2007!
2006
     December
        • Christmas Shopping
     October
        • RNA Interference
     September
        • Back to School
     August
        • Children with PC
     July
        • Thank You
     June
        • Still Learning about PC
     May
     March
        • Burning Feet
     February
        • Discovering PC Project
     January
        • Happy New Year 2006!
2005
     October
        • Shop for PC
     September
        • Biking
     August
        • Limericks
     July
        • Uncle!
     June
        • Understanding PC
     May
        • Summertime...
     April
        • Wicking Socks!
     March
        • Grand Rounds
     February
        • I'm Slow
     January
        • The Kiddos
2004
     December
        • Merry Christmas! from Sam, Nate & Spencer
        • My Favorite Shoes
     November
     September
        • The world has shrunk
     August
        • Back to School
     July
        • Positive Aspects of PC
     May
        • Genetic Testing
        • Infected Nails
     April
        • Spring Break
     March
        • Big Brother
        • Doctor Visits
     February
        • PC Symposium 2004
        • Symposium
     January
        • 19 January 2004
        • Pain vs. 'Unsightly Nails'
2003
     December
        • PC Project Goals
        • Balance
     November
        • "Sore Feet/Painful Feet."
        • Juan & Beto
     October
        • Diagnosis
     September
        • Pachyonychia Congenita??
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3 Feb 2010
A True Love Story for Valentine's Day

When I first met my husband Dave, we were both students at Brigham Young University. Because we were in many of the same social and church settings, I had interaction with Dave several times a week for almost two years.  We attended numerous activities together and often did things with small groups of friends.  Dave would often visit me on campus where I worked at a copy center. He even attended...     Continued...

 
1 Jan 2010
HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Happy New Year to my PC friends!

Last month during the first Kid’s Webinar, the question was asked, “What is something good about having PC?” One young man answered, “I get to meet other people from all over, like on this webinar.”

I thoroughly agree with that boy’s comment. I too am blessed for having talked either by phone, email, or in person with people from all over the world, from all walks of life. These individuals have truly enriched my life.  I’ve learned so much from each person I’ve met.

In addition, my...     Continued...

 
16 Dec 2009
Holiday Time PC Survival

“City sidewalks, busy sidewalks, dressed in holiday style” are not always the best thing for someone with painful PC feet, especially when the shopping lines are longer and the crowds are heavier.  Thus, the past few years, I have discovered the beauty of online shopping.  I am so busy in my ordinary life, along with the extra activities of Christmastime, that to have terrible sore feet from extra walking would probably put me over the edge....     Continued...

 
     

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