On January 1, 2020, I lost the greatest man I've ever known. My Dad passed away a little over a week after we learned Dad's cancer had returned.  The last few weeks seemed to be a bit of a blur, but I wanted to share with everyone the final chapter in Dad's cancer story- as you've all been on this journey with us from the start, so it's only fair I share the ending.  Dad's MRI that was done in November showed a spot near his brain stem- with his oncologist and neurosurgeon both not sure what exactly it was, but both not concerned. Dad wasn't showing any signs of tumor at that time.  Then, D ..read more

So, I've been slacking on my blog posts a little bit...ok, a lot. But life has been a bit crazy in our family- all in a good way! There are FOUR little ones in our family that have us moving from soccer games, to baseball games, gymnastics, pumpkin patch pictures....the list goes on and on. And we love EVERY minute of this running around- and we love that Dad gets to be part of this crazy life.  I find it pretty perfect that my devotional for October 5- the day we consider Dad's cancerversary- read: "I want you to have no fear of bad news. The only way to accomplish this feat is to have a s ..read more

Life has been somewhat normal...if that is even such a thing after a cancer diagnosis. Mom and Dad continue to live life each day- working on the yard, driving out to Burton to check on their land, and attending various events for the grandkids.  Recently we've received numerous texts, calls and messages from others- all with the same question..."This person I know received a Glioblastoma/Brain Cancer diagnosis- help!" It's a question that gives us that same gut wrenching feeling that we had when Dad received his cancer diagnosis- but one that we try to respond and provide hope.  This Octob ..read more