Gratitude

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Nov 15, 20224 min read

Facing A Mountain Shaped Like Boobs

But as with most of life’s greatest joys, that view was hard won.

Oct 5, 20224 min read

'Tis The Spooky Season Again

Man, I wish my biggest fear were the things that go bump in the night. But I am struggling. I don't think I expected to still be...

Sep 5, 20222 min read

Beyond Grateful

September 17, 2021 This is a hard season, I don’t think anyone would disagree with me on that. I have my bad days, those hard moments...

Sep 5, 20224 min read

Round 8: LAST CHEMO EVER!!! And Next Steps

Tuesday, September 7, 2021 I can hardly believe that the day has finally come. I know we always say it feels like summer flies by, but...

Mar 9, 20229 min read

She was diagnosed on the same day you were…

August 30, 2021 “There are no random acts. We are all connected. You can no more separate one life from another than you can separate a...

Mar 8, 20222 min read

I Know What I'm Wishing For

Thursday, July 29, 2021 I woke up a bit apprehensive, Thursdays are usually the start of my “tough days” during chemo weeks. But I felt...

Feb 25, 20222 min read

Wig Fitting with Macy

Friday, June 25, 2021 I took the afternoon off today to join my mom and Jessa in Champaign to meet with a wonderful leukemia survivor,...

Jan 20, 20221 min read

Quality Family Time

May 16, 2021 We started the day watching church as a family (thank goodness for online church that you can watch in your jammies with a...

Jan 19, 20221 min read

There's Always Time for T-Ball

May 15, 2021 We were already planning on being in town to celebrate my mom’s birthday with the family, but a fertility appointment this...

Jan 18, 20222 min read

Happy Birthday & Hair'apy

May 13, 2021 Happy Birthday, Mom! The day started with another fertility appointment, but the fertility clinic that I travel to happens...

Jan 17, 20222 min read

Beers, Babies & Best Friends

May 11, 2021 Work was busy this morning. I've been playing catch up and doing my best to stay on top of everything in between the days...

Jan 15, 20222 min read

Happy Mother's Day!

May 9, 2021 Today was a beautiful day. Cory got Macy up this morning, he brought her in for some love and snuggles and then took her...

Jan 10, 20221 min read

Overwhelming Gratitude

May 3, 2021 Oh my goodness - not too much to report today, except - wow. We without a doubt have the most wonderful people in our lives....

Jan 9, 20221 min read

Happy Birthday, Harden Boys

May 2, 2021 We celebrated the Harden boys’ birthdays today, it was so great getting away from all things cancer. Being out with our...

Jan 8, 20222 min read

Friendships Good for the Soul

May 1, 2021 Today started out pretty uneventful. Cory ran some errands, mowed the lawn. I lay down to rest when Macy took a nap. When...

Jan 7, 20221 min read

Rest Child, I've Got This

April 29, 2021 Macy has a cold from daycare, or maybe seasonal allergies - or teething - probably a combination of all three, figures....