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Conquering betrayal

We complement God's work by rejoicing in our family despite circumstances. Embracing the talents we were given and fulfilling your...

Embracing our gifts

The tired are barely holding on, the wounded are slowly fading away, and the heartbroken are counting their tears. But despite all the...

Sometimes I forget

Sometimes I forget you're gone, or that you were even here. Sometimes I forget how bad it hurts to miss you. Sometimes I lose my...

Adversity

I started a new job recently, opening the opportunity to put me in uncomfortable situations demanding immediate reactions and...

💕Tragedy into Hope

We are so close to one year. In the early hours of tomorrow morning, Friday, January 13th, it will be one year of Archer rising from his...

Reliving

The next two weeks will presumably be the most brutal two weeks of my life. The first year was hard, but living those days was all brand...

The last first

The last first is quickly approaching. This entire year, 2022, has been so dark. I try to turn the page and move into a new day, but it...

Happy birthday Archery Archeroo

Archery, it has been 258 days without hearing your laugh, seeing your smile, making you peanut butter toast, and my favorite, hearing you...

I'm waiting

A few weeks ago, I sprained my ankle playing church league softball. It was awful; the swelling and bruising were an eye opener. I took...

Rock your boat

Today I feel the underlying need to rock the boat. The surrounding edges are the comfort and the internal dwelling wrapping me in safety....

A humbling life

What a whirlwind these past few weeks have been. I am so sorry I haven’t written about Avery’s health updates for a few days. Our family...

Preconceived trauma

Challenges come in many forms, regardless of your moral codes or values. We will inevitably be presented with daunting challenges...

Handing it over

Today I have been asked to walk the hospital halls where I suddenly lost my son. The last time I walked these halls, I did it with my...

Conquer the fear

I've been patiently waiting for this dark glooming cloud to start raining on me. It's always over my head, just hoovering there. Last...

If you loved my son

If you loved my son, thank you. This morning I thanked our father for my son, but silently cursed his loss at the same time. Archer had...

M&M

I learned last week that Archer’s case would be discussed at a morbidity and mortality meeting at Mayo clinic. From an absurd...

Things you don't think of doing

I had a fantastic weekend, full of love, faith, hope, and good company. Friday, I left the Awaken event with painfully devastated eyes. I...

Psalm 1

I picked out a word in Psalm 1 that stands out to me. It was hard to choose. The word chaff was the winner. In all honesty, I had to look...

Brace for the impact

Some days are harder than others. I tap out at any given time, knowing the rest of the day will not bring anything productive. I wish I...

Hijacked

Do you ever feel like life is unfair? Like you don't deserve the cards you've been dealt? I am willing to bet everyone can nod their...

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