Halloween
Three years ago today this picture was taken. Twenty-three days before our lives were forever altered with a terminal cancer diagnosis. Two years ago today Gabriella came home on hospice. Five days...
View ArticleGabriella’s Last Days
I’m sitting in bed, awake, while my husband and son are asleep. I’ve kept away from looking at photos and reading the dozen upon dozens of messages that I’ve received today. I’m so glad that we went...
View ArticleTwo years ago, today…
Two years ago, today, we buried our Sweet GG. On Halloween morning. It makes me ill to think about it. How can it be two years already? It feels like yesterday. I can honestly tell you that this month...
View ArticleThree years ago this morning…
Three years ago this morning our family had its last few minutes of normalcy and innocence. We had two happy and healthy kids… And, then our world was knocked off its axel. Gabriella had an MRI...
View ArticleOur Love Never Dies
I spent time with one of my dearest friends today. She didn’t have an easy childhood. As a matter of fact, it was quite horrible. She is bright and bubbly. She is a friend that you know has your back....
View ArticleValentine’s Day Hearts from Gabriella
Happy Valentine’s Day! What holiday could be more perfect than one filled with love and hearts! Valentine’s Day was one of Gabriella’s favorite holidays. Even as a little girl Gabriella would want us...
View ArticleToday I went to a funeral…
I went to a funeral today. It was for a little boy that was only seven years old. I’ve been to more funerals for children over the past four years since we entered this world of childhood cancer than...
View ArticleIdeas On What To Say To A Bereaved Parent
Today I took Jake to a party at the temple that we used to belong to. As soon as I parked the car Jake took off to play and hang out with his friends. It was a very spontaneous decision to attend. I...
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