Two years ago our world fell apart. Our 20 month old daughter went to Heaven after a long battle with cancer. And the same week, her twin brother was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. I've never felt more desperation then I did during those moments. It was a time when I had no choice but … Continue reading Two Years Later
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He Remembered
This Thursday, October 22nd will mark 2 years since we kissed our daughter goodbye and watched her soul depart for heaven. These anniversaries are always incredibly difficult to get through. It's a reminder of what you lost and that yet another year has passed since you had the pleasure of your child's company. The greatest gift … Continue reading He Remembered
“When is Sissy Coming Back from Heaven?”
Just about a week ago we hit 23 months since Olivia passed away. And now on October 22, 2015 we will hit a new milestone... 2 years since our little girl left us and made her journey to heaven. Lately my son, Wyatt (her twin brother) seems to be missing her more than ever. I … Continue reading “When is Sissy Coming Back from Heaven?”
For The Love of Landon
When you have another baby after the loss of a child they are called a rainbow baby. Or a baby that comes after one of the greatest storms in life you can experience. Landon is our rainbow baby. There is something incredibly bittersweet about having a new baby after the loss of a child. You … Continue reading For The Love of Landon
More Time In Heaven Than On Earth
Olivia has been in heaven now for 20 months, 1 week and 3 days. She was only alive for 20 months and 3 days. That means that Olivia has officially been in heaven longer than the amount of time she spent on earth. Needless to say the last few weeks have been tough. I think … Continue reading More Time In Heaven Than On Earth
A Change In Mission
After a lot of reflection, we at Olivia Caldwell Foundation decided to make some changes to our mission. We would like to use this blog post to explain our new mission statement and what our vision is for Olivia Caldwell Foundation and our future. A lot of changes have been going on at OCF behind … Continue reading A Change In Mission
Mommy, Sissy Loves You
This morning was one of those days as a parent that I wanted to bang my head against the wall. Wyatt had been throwing temper tantrums nonstop. Landon was only taking cat naps and screaming at the top of his lungs. I put them back in the car after a disastrous trip to the store and … Continue reading Mommy, Sissy Loves You
How the Grief Continues
Our daughter died more than 19 months ago. The grief is not as raw as it was in those first few hours, days and weeks. But yet it is still there. Ever present. Like a gigantic wound that never heals. Never gets better. It is just different. In those first few moments after she passed, … Continue reading How the Grief Continues
And the clock keeps ticking…
Time seemed to stand still when I was pregnant with Wyatt and Olivia. It felt like I was going to be pregnant forever and that day would never come when I would hold them in my arms and finally become a mother to two living, breathing, beautiful, amazing human beings. And now today I take … Continue reading And the clock keeps ticking…
An Angel in Disguise – A Tribute to Oncology Nurses
In honor of nurses week I would like to take a moment to pause and honor the unsung heroes that are a huge part of any child's battle with cancer. Pediatric oncology nurses. These amazing people are the ones who are with you the most. They hold your hand when you hear those awful words, "your child … Continue reading An Angel in Disguise – A Tribute to Oncology Nurses
Beauty From The Ashes 