one month

One Month. One month to absorb the reality that he is never coming back. One month to realize that he will never age beyond the age of 15. One month to grasp that I can never again create another new memory with him: the already-elapsed years of memories, photos,...

tyler’s impact lives on

I am VERY excited to announce that the Blood Drive in memory of Tyler was a huge success! The American Red Cross was hoping to get at least 40 donations. Instead, 99 people showed up, and of those eligible to donate, the Red Cross collected 80 usable units of blood...

a glimpse into tyler

Really, really, really (there are not enough really’s in the world to describe it) missing my son today. Many of you never even had the chance to meet Tyler, so I am posting two things Tyler created to give you a little glimpse into his personality. Who knows,...

blood drive in tyler’s memory

Tyler used significant amounts of blood the last weeks of his life, and smaller amounts throughout his seven-month treatment. Our friends have worked together with the Red Cross to organize a huge blood drive in Tyler’s memory. Anyone wanting to donate needs to...

easter

Well, all things considered, I think today ended up being a pretty good celebration of Easter Sunday! This morning was my first time back at church since Tyler was home last in early January. Getting out of bed this morning was as difficult as it has been for the past...