Lindsay & Mike Groot live On Parr Line with their family - hence the beginnings of the blog title. Lindsay started writing publicly in 2016 following her "life sentence" diagnosis and major mental health hurdles.

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In 2013, Lindsay decided to be tested for a degenerative brain disease that has no cure - Huntington Disease (HD). This testing lead her to struggle with intense depression and anxiety however, it was the starting point of her journey with husband Mike through In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) involving Preimplant Genetic Diagnosis (PGD). 

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2015 gave new meaning to Lindsay and Mike's life as they welcomed their daughter Freya into their arms but, not without delivery complications that offered further struggles in addition to post partum depression. 

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After a second round of IVF, Mike and Lindsay welcomed a son Kane. This pregnancy gave them a "rainbow baby" but also involved a miscarriage as it began as twins. 

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The pair again welcomed a third child, Gretta, in August 2019 after safety concerns for the baby from abnormal cord development recognized at 20 weeks gestation.

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Now in 2020, Lindsay and Mike venture onwards through difficult career decisions involving all avenues: parenting, farming and nursing.

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Lindsay has a deep sense of commitment to supporting others through life's challenges whether it be genetic testing, parenting, farming or otherwise.

 

Lindsay strongly believes in personal care, primarily boundary setting those toxic relationships, but in such a way that she does not feel guilty when eating right and work outs don't fit life's present state. 

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As a nurse, Lindsay is dedicated to patient care and safety working on principles of informed decision making, awareness of personal choice and available services. 

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When Lindsay is not online blogging or snapping footage of her life she is snuggled up with the kids, playing games, helping on the farm or simply soaking in what a blessing her life is despite all the challenges. 

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Mike grew up on a dairy farm and always knew it was where he belonged. After achieving a Millwright status and Fire Fighting Certificate, he returned to farm life. 

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A healthy life is not necessarily about right or wrong. It is to consider things in moderation, to know that what's right for you is largely relative to your present state, and that happiness is mostly achieved when we find a greater sense of meaning in our lives outside of ourselves.

 

A balance.

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To live life, on parr.