For the past few years, I, along with many others, have chosen a word or two to focus on for the year for personal growth. I had completely forgotten about … Continue reading How 2015 Turned Out Differently
Category: Hope
Another Hockey Game for Miss Tori
Brennan receives free tickets a few times a year for Hershey Bears games as an employee perk. My parents enjoy going to games so we were happy to find out … Continue reading Another Hockey Game for Miss Tori
A Week of Lasts
Most parents reminisce about their child’s firsts – first word, first steps, first everything. It’s exciting to watch our children learn and grow as they explore their new world. For … Continue reading A Week of Lasts
Tori’s Bucket List: Be a Bridesmaid
Earlier this year I was asked by one of my dearest friends to be her matron of honor for her wedding; I was so excited and honored to be in … Continue reading Tori’s Bucket List: Be a Bridesmaid
Krabbe at First Sight
One year ago today we saw Krabbe in Tori for the first time. We only know this in hindsight – in the moment we had no idea why Tori was … Continue reading Krabbe at First Sight
On Hospice and Heaven
I was previously under the impression that hospice was only called in when death was imminent, that it was a service used only in a person’s last days. So, when … Continue reading On Hospice and Heaven
Home!
Tori was discharged from the hospital around 1:30pm on Sunday! Her sodium has remained steady since they stopped one of her meds. We will continue to add a sodium mixture … Continue reading Home!
Ten Months Later
Tori was admitted to the hospital almost exactly ten months ago for a feeding tube pre-diagnosis. That hospital experience was incredibly stressful because we felt like we were in … Continue reading Ten Months Later
Hair Donation #5
I have been blessed with healthy, thick hair and I have a lot of it. It is perfect for donating, so I have continued to grow it out for eight … Continue reading Hair Donation #5
Sodium and Other Updates
We finally got into a room around midnight and by then I was even more exhausted than I usually am. Of course, even though I had already gone over our … Continue reading Sodium and Other Updates
Even So, Joy 