Even if not. Those words have resonated with me from the day I heard them. Many people have asked about the quotes and pictures I’ve been sharing on facebook about Kaitlyn Bouchillon’s book, Even if Not. A few have even asked if I wrote this book. My answer is, “No, I didn’t write it, but I […]
December 2015 Update
The year is almost over and we enjoyed spending time with family. Josiah’s MRI on December 2nd showed good results, and he doesn’t go back for an MRI until June. Josiah received Botox in his right arm and hand, which has been very helpful in loosening up the muscles, enabling better use of the arm. […]
Fun MRI Day Quotes
Josiah’s MRI results were clear/stable! Praise God! Josiah’s next MRI will be in June. Josiah was definitely in character yesterday so we thought it’d be fun to share a few of his quotes! To the Oncology Nurse Practitioner when she was chatting with him: “I wish I can be like you when I grow up”…She […]
MRI Preparation
Today as we were finalizing plans for tomorrow’s MRI, we told Josiah that he would be going to the hospital for a doctor appointment. He asked the question he always asks before an appointment – “Mommy, I’m not going to get a shot?” I explained that he wouldn’t be getting shots, but instead a needle in his […]
Faith Wins
It has been almost 6 months since Josiah’s last MRI! Wednesday, December 2, he goes back for another. I hate the anticipation. I hate the anxiety that creeps up during the weeks prior. I hate the constant stream of dreams that fill the nights, starting about two weeks before. I hate the feeling of being […]
What now?
I want to say a big THANK YOU to everyone who has followed along with me over the past 31 days! It’s been a wonderful journey, and I’ve really enjoyed it. It has been so good for me to reflect on the last three years over this past month. It has also provided a place […]
God’s Peace
A friend of mine recently asked me, “Did you ever, even for a second, think that Josiah might not make it? And if so, how did you overcome that?” I am so glad she asked this question. The easy answer is, “yes, I did” and “I overcame that with God’s peace.” I know you’re looking […]
MU Healthcare
If you didn’t know, I’m a last minute planner, and it drives my Type-A first born daughter ridiculously crazy. Anyway, I wasn’t real worried about planning for Halloween, as we always come up with costumes, and the creativity that comes with last minute planning is kinda fun. (most of the time. Sometimes it’s stressful…) It’s also resourceful! […]
Halloween
Happy Halloween! Three years ago we were blessed to be home and able to get our kids dressed up and go trick-or-treating with them. Here’s a picture of our tiger, ninja turtle, wolf, and football player. Two years ago we had a frog, tiger, pop star, and ninja. Last year we had a pioneer girl, […]
HOME!
Three years ago today we were FINALLY discharged from the hospital following Josiah’s brain surgery. 28 days of unexpected hospital living were done! Here’s an excerpt from my journal of that day, and the excitement surrounding our arrival home. When we got home, we rang the doorbell for the kids to answer. They bombarded the […]