When we started the Olivia Caldwell Foundation in November 2013, we were only a month out from her death. The sting of losing her was so fresh and we were searching for some way to give meaning to her loss. We knew we wanted to provide funding for pediatric cancer research to find the cure that … Continue reading Because Of Her
Month: October 2016
3 Years Later
3 years. Today is 3 whole years since my only daughter died. I barely slept last night as I played the events of October 22, 2013 over and over in my mind. We knew it was coming and for that I am grateful. Olivia was home on hospice care after a 16-month battle with brain … Continue reading 3 Years Later
On This Day
Facebook can be a tricky business for grieving parents. It provides a pretty amazing tool to connect with others who have walked a similar path and an outlet to share my little girl's story. But on the other hand there are some mornings I wake up and see my "On This Day" reminder and I … Continue reading On This Day
Goodbye Sweet Girl
I know it's been quite awhile since I've sat down to write a blog post. We've had a lot going on as a family lately and I just haven't been able to find the words. This is a hard day for me every year. Today marks 3 years since Olivia went home on hospice care. It was … Continue reading Goodbye Sweet Girl