Our Month in the NICU
The last couple of months have been bit of a blur — an emotional rollercoaster. Visiting the hospital multiple times per day, the journey seemed endless, and truly tested our endurance of hope, of our love, and our family. It was a blessing that...
read moreOur First Date
Feeling reminiscent today and was looking in the archives and came across this. Our first date was December 5, 1997 and in New Orleans... and it feels like yesterday. 🙂
read moreHer, her, or her, but not her
“Her, her, or her, but you definitely cannot marry her.” she softly spoke. “Either him or him,” I replied with a smile, “But none of your ex-boyfriends, especially that one.” Laying next to Elizabeth in her hospital bed, we talked about our past,...
read moreI Wouldn’t Know What to Do If…
Walking into the darkened room full of dim flickering monitors connecting her from the bed while illuminating her vitals in a low buzzing hum. She slept soundly, almost too peacefully. Resting my hand on her, she softly woke and mumbled my name....
read moreImaginary Tourist
So I'm surfing the net tonight and my mind just wanders.. I play imaginary tourist once in a while. Sometimes, Julian and I sit in front of the large computer monitor and ride the Six Flags roller coasters with point-of-view youtube videos and its...
read moreI Deactivated my Facebook Account
Today, I deactivated my personal Facebook account. And for the first time, I'm not sure if I'll be back on there. Don't get me wrong -- I love technology. I love reconnecting with old friends. I love staying in touch with current friends. The...
read moreKids REACTION to new baby! Oops!
So a few months ago, we decided to break the news to Julian and Megan. We didn't realize how "different" it was going to be received. But it was a bit unexpected. Understood. But unexpected. This is...
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