We've needed time to talk to family and friends as well as process and pick ourselves up from the news this past week. No matter how much you prepare yourself, the words, "there is nothing more we can...  Read More

​Before we were married in 2003 (and before Grey's Anatomy elevated the significance of a post-it note) I pledged my love and commitment to Michaelon one that he promptly placed in his billfold and ha...  Read More

​This is what Michael's dose of chemotherapy looked like tonight. 20 pills taken all at once that will work over a six week period. He takes them like a champ!​MARCH 21, 2015We didn't hear good news t...  Read More

A great photo that captures the courage and resilience of this beautiful man I'm so blessed to be sharing life with... Since I can't sleep and I haven't felt much like being philosophical, I will sha...  Read More

​MIRACULOUS!!!! I will post more details later - but the scan results were great!!!! The tumor has reduced to the appearance of "a ghost" and the swelling is nearly gone! The hiccup has been Michael h...  Read More

It was nice to have some "normal" time eating finger foods and watching the Super Bowl with Mom, Dad, Memaw and the kids. Michael has found a lot of enjoyment in watching ALL the football games - even...  Read More

​For two weeks I haven’t known what to say.  In short, Mike has a new brain tumor located in an inoperable location next to his brain stem.  There also appears to be significant swelling in his left h...  Read More

​Confession.  I’ve been having a pity party. Pitiful, I know. I’m not the one with brain cancer. I’m not the one whose young daughter has been diagnosed with a cancerous kidney tumor. I’m not the one ...  Read More

​Can you believe it's been one year as of Oct. 7, 2014? 12 of the 18-24 months we were told we have? I distinctly remember the fear and sadness I felt, the pain Mike was in after surgery, the comfort ...  Read More

​Dr. Mark Gilbert, our MD Anderson neuro-oncologist, said Mike's MRI results is, "better than good - they're fantastic!"The two places they thought were tumors being suppressed by the chemotherapy are...  Read More

Some days the fear sneaks up on me.I’ve been thinking a lot about the fact it was a year ago The Thief entered our lives. It was spending every second casing us, appearing in the background of our pho...  Read More

I can’t believe I’m still surprised when something happens that can only come from God.  Why have I tried to rely on Him on a day-to-day basis since the beginning of this journey, yet seem surprised w...  Read More