2012
remembering
I remember a lot about the days after Mary was diagnosed. It surprises me, really that I remember much at all. I was 5 months pregnant, incredibly tired and pretty stressed. It often seems in situations like that, the details [...]
2012
where we’re at
My dad is having surgery on March 18th, to get his prostate removed. He will spend 3 days in the hospital recovering and take a couple weeks off of work. He had the choice to have radiation to shrink it [...]
2011
in retrospect
I remember John once saying it would take a miracle for Mary and Travis to reconcile their relationship. John and I never stopped believing they could come back together. Even after everyone else, including Mary and Travis said it [...]
2011
chia pet
Mary is getting her hair back! And it sure does grow back fast. Her eyebrows are completely grown back, her eyelashes are full, but still shorter than her normal eyebrows. Her hair gets longer every single time I see her [...]
2011
no day but today
I wanted to write this post a couple weeks ago, but with only one computer and John writing all of his final papers for school this semester, I haven’t had a chance. In fact, he is upstairs getting Harper breakfast, [...]
2011
back to life
Mary had her appointment to get the port in her stomach removed on October 28th. About 2 weeks prior, Mary noticed the port by her collarbone was hurting quite a bit so she made an appointment and they determined the [...]
2011
birthdaychemocostume party
For Mary’s birthday this year, we decided to go all out. I think back to this time last year, how hard things were with things going on in both of our families. Things are still hard, but hard in a [...]
2011
fin
On Monday, October 3rd, Mary started her last round of chemo! Sometimes it seems like we just started this on this path, but then I realize it was already 6 months ago she was diagnosed. Some days have seemed like [...]
2011
juxtaposition
I’ve been wanting these pictures done for months. As I was trying to describe the reasons why to John, my sister and to Becky, I couldn’t explain it. Even as I sit here attempting to explain why on this blog [...]
2011
a look into chemo treatment day
A day in the life of Mary’s chemo. Nothing fancy or super eventful, but it’s serious and very important business! The view out her window. She gets the same room every time and she doesn’t have to have her chemo [...]
2011
wiggity do da
Can you tell Mary is even wearing a wig? Doesn’t it look great? :) No one ever takes a second glance or looks at her like something is just a little off. It looks completely natural! She hasn’t lost her [...]
2011
more news worthy of cartwheels
So, Mary had her chemo on Monday and Tuesday, as normal. Went home Tuesday night and felt fine. She went to bed expecting to wake up feeling terrible. Woke up Wednesday morning and still felt good. All day yesterday, felt [...]
