I have a number of potential posts that I have written, but for one reason or another, I cannot seem to ever push the “publish” button. Sometimes, that’s a beneficial thing; knowing that once words are said, I can no longer take them back. So I write, then save the words into the depths of my […]
This is now
The last several days of posts have been pretty informational, intense, and tear forming. I’m ready to lighten it up a bit, and go from “then” to “NOW.” This is Josiah now. He loves placing things on his head and walking around. Our other kids are always amazed that he can walk around without […]
Sarah Grace
Sarah Grace As I begin writing for 31 days, I realize I cannot write about the last three years without including my cousin, Sarah Grace. Her story is so intertwined into the pain of 2012, and is one I have not shared publicly. She passed away three years ago today. I struggle with how […]
Perfect
Today I’m throwing out a post I wrote two months after Josiah’s surgery. We’re currently traveling home from visiting Nathan’s family in North Carolina, so I wasn’t able to get anything new written; but I didn’t want to skip a day of posts in this 31 day challenge. Tomorrow will be something brand new though! […]
Surgery Day
Three years ago today we were at the hospital at 6:30am preparing for Josiah’s brain surgery. As I was looking back at the caringbridge posts from three years ago today, I am so glad I journaled through the process. There are so many little details I don’t recall. I found this statement very interesting: “He wasn’t interested […]
A Quick History
Write31Days: My Granny always said I was going to college to get my M.R.S. Degree. While I graduated with a teaching degree in 2004, I did, in fact earn the M.R.S. Degree when I married Nathan. I became Mrs. Tuley in May of 2002. Granny was able to witness that before her passing three months […]
Reflections: Then & Now and everything in between
Write31Days I am so excited to take the challenge of writing for 31 days! I had this goal set last year when I went to the Declare Conference, but haven’t made the time to do so. I heard about this challenge after attending the Declare Conference again in August and decided that now is the […]
July 2015 Medical Update
Tonight as we sat in the living room before bed, Nathan started giving us some riddles to solve. The kids absolutely loved it! I was impressed with how many they figured out on their own. Ruth Ann had a grand old time shouting out random answers and Josiah enjoyed building with his magnet blocks and […]
Botox Progress # 2
It has been four months since Josiah’s Botox shots in his arm and hand. We noticed a big difference soon after, as he started wearing his arm/hand splints and brace, and was tolerating therapy a lot better. In that four months Josiah has made a ton of progress! He consistently uses his right hand to […]