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Flashbacks to a happier time

April 1, 2014 / Katie Caldwell-Burchett / Leave a comment

 As springtime begins in Wyoming we are starting to venture out for walks again as a family. Only this year we are missing our daughter. She went home to Heaven on October 22, 2013 after a long battle with brain cancer. Taking family walks has always been a favorite past time for us. I can remember … Continue reading Flashbacks to a happier time

Sleepless Nights and A Sad Heart

March 25, 2014 / Katie Caldwell-Burchett / Leave a comment

Ever since Olivia passed away 5 months ago, her twin brother Wyatt, has been waking up in the middle of the night screaming in sheer terror. He will wake from a sound sleep and begin screaming as though someone is hurting him and he will yell for mommy. When his Dad and I walk into … Continue reading Sleepless Nights and A Sad Heart

Forever an empty spot

March 20, 2014 / Katie Caldwell-Burchett / 1 Comment

 There is now forever an empty spot that used to be occupied by Olivia. Her space in our car is now empty. I can still picture her sitting there in her car seat. Smiling and stretching while she did her baby yoga. I can hear her babbling away from the backseat. She was so proud … Continue reading Forever an empty spot

A Grandfather’s Broken Heart

March 11, 2014 / Katie Caldwell-Burchett / 4 Comments

 This blog is written by Olivia's grandfather, David Branson...Without exception the most difficult thing I have had to deal with in my life was the diagnosis and then the death of my granddaughter from Childhood brain cancer. The road for treatment was long and had many up’s and down’s along the journey. I hope to … Continue reading A Grandfather’s Broken Heart

Blue eyed and broken hearted

March 5, 2014 / Katie Caldwell-Burchett / 4 Comments

 From the moment I found out we were having twins I was incredibly excited. It meant that my babies would have a built in best friend. Someone who would always love them, be there for them, and help them no matter what life could throw their way. I never imagined that my little girl would … Continue reading Blue eyed and broken hearted

Olivia, my little ray of sunshine

February 26, 2014February 26, 2014 / Katie Caldwell-Burchett / 1 Comment

It has been more than 4 months since my sweet Olivia became an angel in Heaven. The ache for her doesn't lessen as the days go by. In fact, in some ways it becomes more real and more difficult as time ticks on without her. Every day I walk past her bedroom and I imagine … Continue reading Olivia, my little ray of sunshine

Happy Birthday In Heaven Sweet Girl

February 19, 2014 / Katie Caldwell-Burchett / 1 Comment

On February 19, 2012 I gave birth to the two most beautiful children, Wyatt and Olivia. Wyatt arrived first at 3:04 p.m. and Olivia just after at 3:05 p.m. Although my birth was pretty scary due to sever preeclampsia I was overjoyed that my twins were finally here and I was so excited to meet … Continue reading Happy Birthday In Heaven Sweet Girl

A Different Kind of Anniversary

February 12, 2014 / Katie Caldwell-Burchett / 1 Comment

  On February 13, 2013 our sweet little girl Olivia took this picture on what was supposed to be her last day of chemo forever! The joy we felt was indescribable. Our little champion had taken on cancer and won. We were going to get to watch her grow up and play and be a … Continue reading A Different Kind of Anniversary

New Memories Minus One

February 5, 2014February 5, 2014 / Katie Caldwell-Burchett / 1 Comment

This past weekend we took a little family vacation and went dog sledding with our son, Wyatt. We had a great time and it is a family memory we will have forever. As we create new family memories with our son, we do so without the fourth member of our family. Olivia, our beautiful daughter, … Continue reading New Memories Minus One

Olivia, my hero

January 26, 2014 / Katie Caldwell-Burchett / 2 Comments

There's a beautiful saying I've seen many times on Facebook posted by parents whose children are battling cancer. "Some people never get to meet their hero. I gave birth to mine." What makes this statement so unbelievably beautiful is the truth in it. These amazing kids are heroes. They have endured more in their short … Continue reading Olivia, my hero

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