It’s safe to say 2022 was not my favorite year. (If you’ve kept up this far, I’m sure you can guess why.) As the New Year approaches, we are hoping for a year full of good health, peace, abundance, joy, and love. But also as the New Year approaches, we know there are new stressors either to come or to… Continue reading New Year, New Stress, More Grateful Hearts
Night of 12/22/22 I’m currently snuggled up on my couch with Ian, watching Moana for the hundredth time, as I type this out. But it’s a moment I wouldn’t trade for the world. We are slowly getting back into our life and new routines. Ian is back in school 3 days a week for part of the day, outpatient therapy… Continue reading A Holiday Update
My birthday is a couple days away. As I reflect on this past year, I’ve realized how impactful this year has been for me. There’s been a lot of bad, but there’s also been so much good. So many blessings. And so much to be thankful for. I went into the year feeling a little broken. I had cut off… Continue reading 28
It’s been a little over 2 weeks since we’ve been home now. Honestly, it feels like days are blurring together for me anymore. The hospital stay seems like so long ago, but it wasn’t. And everything is still very fresh in my mind, body, and soul. It’s crazy to look back on it and see how far Ian has come.… Continue reading Ian Update
I have a lot to be grateful for this year. I know I do. Waking up with my husband, kids, and I under one roof has been all I wanted for 2 and half months. And 2 days before the holiday of giving thanks, I got my wish. But it’s hard not to be afraid. Over 2 years ago, Ian… Continue reading Don’t Be Afraid to Live
I woke up this morning to the sun shining in my face through the window. But the outside view isn’t my home. My neighborhood. But yet, it’s grown familiar. And I’m reminded that Ian hasn’t slept in his own bed at home for 9 weeks. But it’s not long after I wake up that I hear a little voice say… Continue reading Grateful
What a busy few weeks it’s been. It’s been almost 2 weeks since I gave my last Ian update. It feels like it’s been longer than that, and yet, my days are running together. If I wasn’t counting down the days until we can bring him home, I don’t know that I would know what day it is. Speaking of… Continue reading Ian Update
It’s been 40 days since Ian has been home. 40 days of learning to be patient. 40 days of learning how to not let anxiety completely take over our lives. Living day by day. And when that became too much, living moment by moment. But are we living? Or are we currently surviving? I think it’s the latter, but life… Continue reading Ian Update: Rehab
What a week it’s been. So many emotions. So much pain and fear felt. But also so much gratitude. And so many tears of joy were shed this week. Things started feeling like they were actually trending in the right direction. We’ve been told that Ian has been for the last couple weeks, but it never felt that way. Seeing… Continue reading Ian Update
It’s October. Normally our family’s favorite month. We all enjoy fall, doing fall activities, and the kids enjoy “spooky season.” We like going up to the mountains on a nice weekend to see the leaves all changing colors. Normally by now we start planning our traditional October weekend beach trip. But this year, instead, we’re planning Ian’s recovery. We’re planning… Continue reading Ian Update