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
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New Memories Minus One
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
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
Post Traumatic Stress After Child Loss
The photo above was taken just days before my sweet Olivia took her last breath in the arms of myself and her daddy. This photo captured a family moment of me cuddling with my baby twins for one of the very last times. I should have had a lifetime of cuddles with my babies. I … Continue reading Post Traumatic Stress After Child Loss
Wherever you are Olivia, my love will always find you
When I was pregnant with my twins, Wyatt and Olivia, my mom threw me a beautiful baby shower. Instead of bringing cards, my mom asked everyone to bring their favorite children's book with a message written inside to the twins. The idea was to start their book collection early. We received tons of books and … Continue reading Wherever you are Olivia, my love will always find you
Life is Just a Little Bittersweet
2013 was a year of ups and downs for our family. There were truly amazing days and horrible days. 2013 was the year my daughter "beat" cancer and the year she succumbed to the disease when it returned with full vengeance. It was the year we moved into our new home, watched Wyatt take … Continue reading Life is Just a Little Bittersweet
The Forgotten Siblings
As most of you know, Olivia is a twin. Her brother Wyatt was born exactly one minute before her and he has taken on the big brother role ever since. Their bond formed immediately, long before they left my womb. During our 20 week ultrasound we saw Wyatt kicking around like a wild man and … Continue reading The Forgotten Siblings
A Different Kind of Christmas
It's that time of year again. Christmas songs are playing on the radio, families are decorating their Christmas tree, loved ones are gathering. There is anticipation. Excitement. Laughter. Joy. Christmas time is the most wonderful time of the whole year. The time that we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.Our celebration … Continue reading A Different Kind of Christmas
Beauty From The Ashes 