Monthly Archives: January 2015

That’s the verse God gave me a year ago as I sat beside Karis in the transplant ICU.  I know that it was literally true, that God himself was there, loving her and preparing her for the days ahead.  That’s … Continue reading →

A year ago today. I think we’ve been saying that a lot, and will continue to remember with hearts happy and sad, with smiles and tears. The tears have come easily so many days this year. Memories and Grief and … Continue reading →

A year ago this morning (Jan. 13 last year) I took Karis to 7 West for her final check-up to clear her for flying early the next morning to Florida for ten days, her first trip outside of Pennsylvania for … Continue reading →

Valerie will have her birthday in a few days.  The wonderful party she had in Karis’ hospital room with Rachel, Brian, and Casey last January (Dave and I were in Florida, Dan in Mexico, Cesar in Brazil) was the last … Continue reading →