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  • A FUNTASTIC DAY!

    What an outstanding day. I feel like a 10 tonne weight has been lifted off my shoulders. Life has been altered slightly with a few adjustments as Ryleigh ventures into… Read more

  • A few more days in hospital….

    So Ryleigh continues to struggle with recovery.  A couple of days ago she started feeling yucky again and stopped eating.  Her stoma and ostomy did not produce enough output resulting… Read more

  • Another Yield….

    My this journey seems to be full of unexpected twists and turns. Today while having a routine pouch change – we are being trained by the ostomy nurse as we… Read more

  • Ryleigh, keep it up!

    The last few days have had moments of laughter, tears, frustration, and some anger. One thing that was made very clear to me today by Ryleigh’s psychologist here at BCCH… Read more

  • Recovery…slow and..??

    The recovery process continues to be challenging. This time around Ryleigh is managing her pain better.  But, she is way more fatigued and weary.  Her sense of perseverance has dwindled… Read more

  • Recovery Day 1

    Ryleigh had a relatively good night after her surgery. It was much better than her first night after her last surgery. Ryleigh is coping better with the pain and knows… Read more

  • Ryleigh out of surgery!

    Ryleigh is out of surgery and did remarkably well. She had two spots that had bowel obstructions due to scarring.  They had to remove her stoma and work on the… Read more

  • Still Waiting…

    Ryleigh will be having surgery today. She cannot have surgery until after 3 as they have to make sure she is safe because they had to turn off her anticoagulant.… Read more

  • A Reminder of Home…

    This is our ninth week in a row of being here. I had heard there was a Tim Horton’s some where on site. With the help of a neurology med… Read more

  • Surgery #2

    It was determined that Ryleigh will need to have surgery unless in the next 12 hours or so she shows a remarkable recovery.  She has only improved a little bit… Read more

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I’m Amy, a minimalist and simple living enthusiast who has dedicated her life to living with less and finding joy in the simple things. Through this blog, I aim to share my expertise, insights, and experiences. Join me on this journey as we explore the world of slow, purposeful living together!

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