What's Next? A Hope Hunt!
I don’t know what to write next. Normally, I hear a muse that helps me write. Yes, literally. Since we’ve come home, I haven’t heard it – or is it a she? Perhaps that’s because within days of coming home,…
Hope
Need some hope. Read these.
Keeping Us On Our Toes
Just for fun Catherine decided to drop her blood pressure last night. Of course the staff was all over it. And they started questioning whether we would proceed today or not. They gave fluids, and BP rose so they decided…
Here We Go!
Looks like all systems are go for Catherine to head back to the OR tomorrow. She’s scheduled for 1 PM, though they may take her as early as 11:30 if they can get schedules to align. Docs have done all…
Live Like You’re Dying – In a Couple of Weeks
I’ve been thinking about death a lot lately. Most people don’t think about it – or rather what I mean is they don’t have to think about it. I’ve had to think about it since the day Catherine was born….
Live Like You're Dying – In a Couple of Weeks
I’ve been thinking about death a lot lately. Most people don’t think about it – or rather what I mean is they don’t have to think about it. I’ve had to think about it since the day Catherine was born….
A Sliver of Hope
WOW! I still can’t believe we raised over $5,000 for Bello Machre. Thanks to all of you who donated and supported us for the walk. Catherine will use the money to help with surgery expenses that are upcoming. She’s getting…
Are We Out of the Woods?
We passed three weeks post-op on Wednesday, and on Monday, we go see the surgeon to see how Catherine is doing. She’s doing so well on the outside, it makes me wonder if the proverbial ‘other shoe’ is about to…
A Collision of Importance
“NOOOOOO!” I heard myself scream at Sarah as I saw my favorite bowl crash on the floor in four or five chunky pieces. Her defiant eyes dared me as she raised it over her head. In a millisecond, it was…