Weeks 21 & 22 A.D. We recently received terrible news that a former softball teammate of my daughter Emma passed away in a tragic accident at just 15 years old. While I don’t know what it’s like to lose a child myself, and God willing, never will, I’m aware of the toll it takes on… Continue reading Grand Tour of Gratitude
Weeks 19 & 20 A.D. I started the kids’ spring break off with a bang. I was feeling like a high roller, taking Zander to a couple Easter egg hunts that had him swimming in eggs, candy and smiles. By Sunday, I got to watch Emma play softball. The girls were playing so well earlier… Continue reading Faux ‘pause
Week 12 A.D. You know what I miss? Bending over. Dressing myself. Washing myself. Sitting up without a “boost”. Doing my own my hair. Sleeping in my bed. Walking further than a few houses. Being able to “go”—yes, I mean #2. But you know what I won’t miss? Cancer. This shitty part is only temporary.… Continue reading Hope & Strength Win
Weeks 9 & 10 A.D. Monday was MLK Day. My middle kid, Emma, has been very active in finding some volunteer activity to do in honor of Dr. King’s legacy to make it a “day on, not a day off” by giving back to the community. Given my upcoming surgery, I wasn’t comfortable going to… Continue reading I am humbled. Deeply, deeply humbled.
Week 8 A.D. Monday was MRI DAY. It was also the day before Jillian’s sixteenth birthday. I always decorate the kitchen for the kids the night before their birthday, so they can feel like they woke up to a birthday party, but I had to go a little extra this year. It was her Sweet… Continue reading MRI Bangers
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