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 … [Read more]
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 … [Read more]
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 … [Read more]
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 … [Read more]
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 … [Read more]
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 … [Read more]
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 … [Read more]
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 … [Read more]
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 … [Read more]
Vacation Bible School
This past week our kids attended VBS at our home church. They all had a great time and, as always, it was an awesome week! The themes for each night were:God has the power to Provide.God has the power to Comfort.God has the power to … [Read more]