A friend recently shared a quote from Winnie the Pooh that said, "How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard?" And I am the luckiest girl in the whole world! It breaks my heart to share with you that Ben's condition is changing, and he is starting to transition to… Continue reading How Lucky Am I…
Category: Faith
Bit by Bit
We do a lot of things in our lives bit by bit like riding a bike or learning to read. We take small steps forward until we have mastered the task or gained a new skill. We celebrate these accomplishments. We document them as parents for our children. Even the smallest of children learn that… Continue reading Bit by Bit
“Still, I rise”
I woke up in the middle of the night and immediately the sense of panic I live with every day set in. My chest tightened and I my mind started searching for ways to regain control over my emotions. Usually, I can focus on my own breathing but lately, I listen to Ben breathing and… Continue reading “Still, I rise”
Boden Update — SLC Primary Children’s Trip 1
4am on Tuesday morning Boden and I hit the road. Our appointment was scheduled for 6 hours later in Salt Lake. I don't think I slept the night before -- I was worried I'd miss my alarm and I was excruciatingly nervous about the outcome of the appointment with Dr. Butterfield that we had waited… Continue reading Boden Update — SLC Primary Children’s Trip 1
7 Ways to Help Your Kiddo Cope with Grief (& helps for big people, too)
When Mark died, Ben was only 8 years old. They were best friends and buddies, and he was Mark's little shadow. And, he didn't cry. We were worried. I sought advice from a counselor, researched a little on the internet, and then followed my mom instincts. "If I had been sleeping on the couch, I… Continue reading 7 Ways to Help Your Kiddo Cope with Grief (& helps for big people, too)
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