Sometimes, it all feels like a bad dream. The reality of not being able to hug you, hear your laugh, or visit you every day is a heartbreak like no other. You were my first love and best friend. Life will never be the same without you. Especially because a part of me went with … Continue reading A love letter to mom
The Inevitable
Since mom came home from the hospital about a month ago, she has started to slowly decline. Unfortunately, we knew there would be a point with this cancer when that would happen, especially with how aggressive it is! Her checkup today was just a confirmation of the inevitable. The local oncologist believes it is in … Continue reading The Inevitable
Birthday Blessing
Last year mom turned the big 60. At the time we weren't sure if that would be the last birthday we spent with her. We didn't want to think too much about it, but with a Glioblastoma patient it's hard not to think of the harsh reality. So you can imagine how GRATEFUL we were … Continue reading Birthday Blessing
Whirlwind
Last Sunday morning I received a phone call from my dad about something being different with my mom. Of course, within minutes of hanging up with him I was on my way to their house. When I first saw her I knew something was not right. She was just out of it, even more so … Continue reading Whirlwind
Glioblastoma Awareness Day
On June 11th the National Brain Tumor Society announced that the U.S. Senate officially made July 17th Glioblastoma Awareness Day! For all the patients and loved ones affected by this terrible disease, this is HUGE. I will be sharing on every social media outlet as much as possible on Wednesday. Spreading awareness and raising funds … Continue reading Glioblastoma Awareness Day
May is grey
When my mom got diagnosed a little over a year ago with a Glioblastoma. I had no idea at the time that the month of May would become so dear to my heart. Not only because it was the month of her official diagnosis, but also because May is brain tumor/cancer awareness month. I also … Continue reading May is grey
All dogs go to Heaven
Thursday we made our fifth trip back to Houston. You would think as many times as we have been there now, that the trip would get easier. Not so much! Traveling to Houston from where we live is never easy and always EXHAUSTING. But we seem to manage and truck right along each time. Even … Continue reading All dogs go to Heaven
