The Game of Life
One weekend, not too long ago, Jaden wanted to play a board game. “Sure thing kid, pick out any one you want!” I was secretly
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Emotional Vomit
I honestly don’t know how people do it. How do they hold it together and not get all emotional and messy and angry all over
How did I get here?
As I was getting dressed for the day I looked at myself in the mirror and wondered, “How the heck did I get here?” How
20 Things I’ve Learned While on Crutches
It’s been 1 week and 1 day since the great fall … and I’ve learned a few things from having one less foot. Here’s a
So this happened …
So this happened on Thursday morning … At 5:24 a.m mom duty called. Jaden woke me up saying that he was gonna to throw up. I
Fox 6 News Story – Healing Our Heavy Hearts
The cover story aired on Wednesday night. My parents, sister and I gathered on the couch together to watch it. I really hope that this
Pay Back
During the years (holy cow it’s actually been years) following Owen’s death, I have found great healing in being able to give back to those
Pour Water on the Fire
We have all experienced pain. All kinds of pain. Physical, emotional pain. Pain that we have felt like we deserved and pain that was completely
Tonsil Update
My family is officially four tonsils, four adenoids down and two ear tubes up. The last five days have gone by in a blink of
Do you remember where you were 4 years ago today?
Do you remember where you were exactly four years ago today? I do! I was on the third floor, in the birthing center of Waukesha