Since Ian had an oncology appointment yesterday, I thought I would write a little update on how his treatment is going. We’ve enjoyed the opportunity to get to give Ian a pill at home versus a weekly infusion. This could still be in our future in addition to the medication he is on now, but we’ll see what his next… Continue reading Ian Update
It’s been a couple weeks since I gave an update on Ian. It’s been fairly uneventful in our household, which is welcomed after the last few months we had. Something major that did happen recently is Ian started his new treatment. It’s not the chemotherapy I think most of us expect when hear those words. He doesn’t need to go… Continue reading Ian Update
After I finished writing my last blog update, I looked at the calendar for the upcoming week ahead. Nothing going on. No doctor appointments. I started wondering if I would have anything to write for this week. But boy, did we get lots of good news this past week! My last post, I talked about Ian’s school working to get… Continue reading A Happy Week
The idea that a new year is a clean slate is just that- an idea. While you can find comfort in it being a new beginning of sorts, it doesn’t mean every problem you ever had just magically disappears. But yet, I find myself happy to say goodbye to 2022, and all I can do is pray that 2023 will… Continue reading Ian Update
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