Sharing my journey _ one story at a time.
About me:
My journey over the years included heartache, challenges, and deep grief. However as I move through middle age, I am learning my path has also been full of love, joy, and resilience. And where I go next is up to the Universe!
This blog includes my experiences with having both my daughters dealing with life threatening illness, my career as an educator, and navigating my own health crises. Luckily, I have lots of living to do and many more stories to share.
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Thankful for moments…
As our first holiday without Ryleigh comes to an end, I reflect on the moments that are so precious that we often take for granted or rush because we have something else to do. I had learned from both Chloe’s cancer and Ryleigh’s illnesses to embrace and appreciate the time together – even if it was riddled Read more
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Ryleigh’s Way…
Thank you to the wonderful town of Vanderhoof for helping us say “See Ya Later” to our darling Ryleigh. It was an amazing night of love, kindness, and compassion. Ryleigh wanted her life to be celebrated and it sure was a night of food, music, laughter, tears, and stories of love and even some dancing. Read more
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Saying farewell…you were loved, my darling Ryleigh
My heart is so burdened and heavy. My lovely, caring sparkle of joy is gone. She has gone to some place where there is no pain or struggle. My heart and body aches with the sadness and feeling of emptiness. She was an amazing young woman and I am so proud and honoured to call Read more
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Books give me energy!
Yesterday Ryleigh spent the afternoon with two of her doctors. Her rheumatologist and her gastroenterologist. I have to say that these appointments were the most hopeful. There are no answers but their was more information which can always lead to a solution. First, Ryleigh’s gastroenterologist , Dr. Barker discussed with us the results from her Read more
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Perfectly Purple!
Ryleigh had a nice day today. She got up early to travel by bus to the beauty salon that we found years ago. We actually met up with our stylist on the bus. Ryleigh decided to go with purple again and it just brightens her up inside and out! We then ventured back to Ronald Read more
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Asking for help
Once again…help needed. I ask for help with a heavy heart but we are facing some more challenges. Looking for possible sponsorship from company’s and businesses….thank you. We will pay it forward once Ryleigh is in remission. Help Ryleigh find Relief from Crohn’s Disease from FundRazr… Read more
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