I have had many moments in my adult life where I have had to step away and take a moment. It just amazes me though how clueless some people really are. Let’s start 10 years ago. Tim and I were new parents and had a child with more medical issues that we had ever seen. …
The Conversation
All of my life my mind has wondered. I think most of us do this at least some (maybe I do it more than others). When I am about to meet someone knew, go to a party, present to a group, etc I imagine the event and the dialog that goes with it. I will …
Friendship Day
As everyone that knows Casey knows, she was a HUGE ‘My Little Pony Friendship is Magic’ fan (MLP). She may have even been the number 1 fan. MLP has a special event happening tomorrow, July 30th. It is Friendship day! There are a few things that MLP suggest people do to help celebrate. We LOVE …
Mourning, Mornings and Joy
2 months, 1 week and 2 days ago my world ended. I have been doing my best to get up and do something productive every day, but it’s so hard. Many days all I want to do is lay on the couch or stay in bed and just cry. I know that would be the …
When All That’s Left Is Love
by Rabbi Allen S. Maller When I die If you need to weep Cry for someone Walking the street beside you. You can love me most by letting Hands touch hands, and Souls touch souls. You can love me most by Sharing your Simchas (goodness) and Multiplying your Mitzvot (acts of kindness). You can love …
You Meant So Much
by: Cassie Mitchell You meant so much to all of us You were special and that’s no lie You brightened up the darkest day And the cloudiest sky Your smile alone warmed hearts Your laugh was like music to hear I would give absolutely anything To have you well and standing near Not a second …
Beyond The Diagnosis
Recently I was honored to be a guest writer for a friend’s blog- Journey with the Johnsons. She asked me to honestly share some of my thoughts, fears, and experiences as a mom with a complex chronic child. I was surprised at how well the article was received and decided to share a copy of …
5 Reasons We Avoid the Hospital
Growing up I was a pretty healthy kid, as were my siblings. When we would get sick or injured we would go the doctor or hospital, they would give us medicine, casts, stitches, etc and then in a few days we would fine. Medicine to me was very black and white. However, after having Casey …
Understanding PTSD
If you are anything like I was 10 years ago, when you hear the term Post Traumatic Stress Disorder- PTSD you picture a solider coming back from the war. You picture this soldier with night terrors and rage dealing with the traumatic images and experiences he/she may have encountered on the front line. I talk …
Caseyisms
Casey was born in 2006. If she had been born even a year or two sooner, chances are she would not have survived her birth. If it had been 3-5 years sooner, chances are I would not have survived either. Medicine is constantly advancing. This has put us in an interesting position. We often refer …