Chrystina Paxson searches for empty playgrounds where she doesn’t have to worry about her son Mateo being around other children. The four-year-old has a rare blood disorder that makes it hard for him to fight germs.
“I try to let him live as normal a life as possible. But if I see someone sick or someone sounds sick at the playground, I will take him and go home,” Paxson said.
But on Wednesday morning, Mateo attended his preschool graduation with 11 other kids — each battling their own illness — and their families. Judging by the smile on his face, he was thrilled for the company…