This week brought on another big loss for our family... the death of our beloved dog, Daisy. Her loss has caused a much deeper sadness then I ever anticipated experiencing, despite the fact that she was of course a dear member of our family. Brett and I have had Daisy through everything. She was with … Continue reading A Little Black Shadow
Olivia Caldwell Foundation
Tree For Sissy
It's hard to believe but this is already the 3rd Christmas we will celebrate without Olivia. Her absence is noticed this year just as much as it was the first. We started the tradition of decorating our tree for her that first horrible Christmas in 2013 when her loss was just barely 2 months old. … Continue reading Tree For Sissy
Two Years Later
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
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
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 