Joel
eleven…
Dave and I celebrate the milestones in each of our children’s lives. Small and big victories, the passing of another year as each of them continues to grow and change right before our eyes. Our summer is…
6 Years…
It is a beautiful sunny day… not unlike 6 years ago today. March 26th and 27th stand out on my calendar as days I remember. It is no ones Birthday or Wedding Anniversary in our family. Yet they…
Marking Time…
We mark time in all sorts of ways, weeks, months, seasons, years, birthday and anniversaries. Most are enjoyable, but not all of these are pleasant, yet we still mark time by them. It has been 4 years…
Joel: A Lengthy Update
I have been wrestling with this update for a few weeks. Trying to find the right place to start, and the right words. “How is Joel?” This is a question I get a lot. Dave will often…
Adventures
You know there is always two ways to look at something, and sometimes even more than two. Last night as I tucked Joel in to bed he looked at me and said, “I can’t wait for tomorrow!”…
Reflecting, Cherishing, and Living (a giveaway too)
Today is an anniversary of sorts. Three years ago today our world was turned upside down. I remember all the details of that day more vividly than I do the birth of my children. I can hear,…
Joel’s eyes
For Joel the surgery to remove his tumour was devastating, with so many side effects. Yet, because of that surgery he is here today without it I would not have my sweet 7-year-old, so we will gladly…
Starting Over
I feel like I am starting over. It has been so long since I sat down to blog. I don’t know if I have ever gone a whole month without blogging, it certainly was not my intention…
Teaching me…
When we are blessed with a child we feel overwhelmed with the task that lays ahead of us. We have this new precious blank slate with which to write on. How wonderful, and intimidating at the same…
You know September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month!
I know September is more than half over and I am just posting this now. However, if you follow me on Facebook you know I have been plugging it there too. I am not sure if there…