I am so thankful this week. This week I was able to go to Portland Grotto’s festival of lights, enter the church, and listen to choir music. I was moved to tears as I took it all in. I remember my family going without me last year. After visiting me Read more…
Last year, as our family entered the holiday season, I made this post hoping for better times ahead: At that time, I had no basis, other than faith, that better times would be ahead. A year ago, I wrote: “It’s encouraging to think of where we’ll be next year at Read more…
It’s cool to see my daughter getting excited about fundraising for LLS. Through her school, they’re collecting change for children with blood cancers. What an awesome program.
Our LLS Light the Night team photo: Thank you all for your donations to help others facing blood cancer this year. As a survivor, I carry a white lantern. As caregivers, my family carries red lanterns. During the event, my daughter Madeleine agreed that we’re thankful they weren’t carrying gold Read more…
Last year I remember laying in bed while my family went about our Halloween traditions. This year I get to participate and savor the fact that I’m able to join them.