Joel

  • Brain Tumor,  Joel

    I remember….

    Today is a day that carries with it a torrent of memories. I remember dropping off 4 of my children at my parents’ house. I remember listening to some health show on the radio where 2 chiropractors talked…

  • Joel

    My broken Momma Heart…

    Dave is at work tonight and I have Joel and Samuel sleeping in my bed.  Samuel who just turned one about 2 weeks ago is fighting a stomach bug he has lost his appetite and is not…

  • Faith,  Health,  Joel

    Hope

    I cried today… We were in the car driving to Joel’s therapy session when he was talking about, when he grows up.  He was telling us that the job he wants is to drive a big truck…

  • Joel

    Joel

    Joel is adjusting to wearing glasses quite well.  For the most part he takes them off for rough housing with his brothers and when he is tired and climbs into a cozy spot, other than that we…

  • hospital,  Joel

    Eyes & Lips, Oh my!

    Sorrry to leave you all hanging… things went fantastic on Friday… well sort of.  Let me rephrase that Joel was fantastic!   We were up bright and early and headed off to the hospital.  Samuel let us…

  • Joel,  Praying for...

    Keep Praying for Joel

    I have had a button for a long time that says,  “Praying for Joel.”  It has blessed my heart immensely when I have come across his picture on someone else’s blog.  It can feel like a lonely journey…

  • Joel

    The Port Is Out!

    Today was like finishing a chapter, perhaps even a story.  I have no idea how many chapters or stories will be written in Joel’s life but today finished off cancer treatment with the removal of his Port-a-Cath…

  • Joel,  Praying for...

    Praying for Joel

    Once again I find myself bringing Joel before you all and asking for prayer.  Not to worry,   he is doing just fine but tomorrow morning at 11:45 Joel has surgery to remove his Port-a-Cath.   We…

  • Joel

    How is Joel?

    Recently,  I have had a few people ask for an update on Joel.  He is doing well.  He is not who he was before surgery, but he is still my Joel.  It is so hard,   he…