Ocean
I have always been drawn to the ocean. All the cities we have lived so far, there is ocean within two hours of drive. It’s endless. It’s calm. It’s relaxing. It’s full. It’s magnificent....
Pretend
A friend came to visit and gave little David a present. David told her:”Joey is away from home for a long time now.” Then I realized he meant Joey might want a Christmas present...
The trip
Everything here is so beautiful. Physically I enjoy the breathtaking scenery and sense of peace, but mentally don’t. It’s so strange. I feel like watching a movie while watching other people having fun. Their...
The unseen battle
November is here. I am terrified of going to sleep or waking up. On Nov. 24th, 2014, Joey was airlifted from Cincinnati Children’s to Shands. 5:50pm on Nov. 26th, he took the last breath....
oh the places you’ll go
Dear Joey, You don’t know mommy hid things from you in the house. I once bought 12 used sets of Lego Technic from someone and hid them in the closet. I let you play...
Children’s Day
Today is International Children’s Day. I think of those children I met in the last two years, some passed and some are still fighting, newly diagnosed cases are coming up everyday. Globally, there are...
Lucas
Life is getting harder and harder. Even when I’m busy, I feel like an empty shell with a lonely soul wandering around. The hardest part is to watch the loved ones suffer in front...
World Cancer Day
Today is World Cancer Day. There are many pictures I want to post, pictures of kids we lost, pictures of kids still fighting, pictures of survivors. But today I think of one picture. This...
Your eyes
Dear Joey, I’m holding this card and pin, and crying at the door when the postman handed me the box. I have been waiting for this for two months. Today they finally arrived. Dear...
Empty bucket
Dear Joey, Today I read a book to David called Have You Filled a Bucket Today? I really like the book. It says, “Everyone carries an invisible bucket. You feel very happy and good...
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