This post has been in my head for over a week, I am just now getting it typed. I am definitely in a “get it all out” mode of writing these days. I also had a feeling that I’ve used this title before. Either way, let’s go….. I don’t know that I have ever hadContinue reading “Fathers’ Day for the Fatherless”
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3rd time is NOT a charm – it’s a nightmare
I’ve been putting off writing this one for a solid three weeks now. I have had no words. It seems like I am living outside of my body watching this trainwreck which seems to be my life right now. At the beginning of May, leading into “birthday week” (all 4 of my boys have birthdaysContinue reading “3rd time is NOT a charm – it’s a nightmare”
Stormy Seas Ahead
This is a quick little update on the G-man. When I have been asked how he is doing, I don’t have much to say – “great!” is usually the only word that comes to mind. I’ve jokingly said many times that it’s almost annoying how easy he makes this look. But really, aside from twoContinue reading “Stormy Seas Ahead”
MRD = 0
Well, today was a big day! We had a big ask of ZERO leukemia cells on this biopsy…..and that was exactly what we got!!!! Which means, Gus stays in the “favorable risk” category. We could not be more happy. Now, he could have still been in that category with a small number of cells, butContinue reading “MRD = 0”
Fake it Till ya Make it – Thanksgiving Edition
Yes, I will get to the point where I tell you the things we are thankful for, but let’s just be real and honest for a bit first. Our six-year-old is halfway through his first month of treatment for leukemia – really? This just still doesn’t seem right. We have some personal family stress withContinue reading “Fake it Till ya Make it – Thanksgiving Edition”
Empty
That is how I feel. It seems as if every last bit of life has drained out of me over the past two weeks. While we were in the hospital I was running on autopilot fueled by adrenaline and a steady stream of Starbucks. Since we have been home though, I have crashed. I startedContinue reading “Empty”
Gus is Just Like His Mamma
If I’ve heard it once, I’ve heard it a million times. Gus is definitely my Mini Me. Anyone who knew me as a child and has met him is like, “this is crazy how much he acts like you did.” He makes friends everywhere he goes and can find the best in the worst situation.Continue reading “Gus is Just Like His Mamma”
Lightning strikes Thrice
This is by far the hardest post I’ve ever written to date. I have spent the past year healing from my time with Wally and getting used to being a normal mom again – back into old routines, less doctor visits, working on my strength, etc. I knew I wanted to start writing again andContinue reading “Lightning strikes Thrice”
Here Comes the Sun
This morning I woke up on day “I have no idea” of the Christmas cold I’ve been nursing. The big boys started back to school today, so it was just me and the G-man getting back in our usual routine. I had music playing, as usual, and the Beatles’ “Here Comes the Sun” was playingContinue reading “Here Comes the Sun”
Merry Christmas from Wally and Me (and the rest of my guys)
As usual – I’ve sat down to write several times and never gotten it done. I guess I have perpetual writer’s block. I try to think of something witty to start with, but the only thing that came to mind was, “guess who’s back… back again…. guess who’s back…. tell you’re friends… ” but IContinue reading “Merry Christmas from Wally and Me (and the rest of my guys)”
Cancermamma 