I’m finding lately that my parenting “hard limits” (to borrow a 50 Shades of Grey term) are being tested. It seems that what I first thought were absolutely not acceptable, have become allowed over time. I can’t possibly be the only parent who has had this happen…can I? I can’t be the only parent who’s once […] Read more…
I’ve been taking a bit of a blogging break to focus on looking for my next career move….but I just can’t stay quiet in light of the horrific events of the last 2 weeks. As a grieving mother, under totally different circumstances, I have been emotional about the loss of these sweet children. Children who will […] Read more…
Mother’s Day 2010 The days leading up to today have been filled with memories of Zack, memories of our family as it was and my favourite memories with all of my boys. Zack has been around me this week- since the creation of Zack’s Dream Room, I’ve felt him with me. There have been […] Read more…
What a day….in the morning. My reflections on the amazing day ahead. The day was magical as Sarah and Leigh-Ann created a wonderful tribute to Zack. Here is the transformation….YOU ALL MADE THIS POSSIBLE. THANK YOU. The end of Day 1….it’s was hard to leave Read more…
I know what it’s like to have a child in the hospital for a long period of time. I know what it’s like to be away from family and friends while you spend days with your sick child within the 4 walls of the hospital room. I’ve met amazing families who have had to […] Read more…
You have all heard our story. About the miracles that have touched our life and the miracle boy that Zack was. Along my journey of being Zack’s mom, I’ve had the privilege of meeting other incredible families who have also had miracles in their lives. We have also been fortunate to be ambassadors and part of fundraising efforts […] Read more…
I was really excited to go to York Central Hospital last week with Jayden, to see the progress of the room now that we have reached our goal of $50,000!!!! The coordinator of the Pediatric and Maternal unit, told us that the majority of the work has been done in the two isolation rooms that […] Read more…
What a wonderful day it was yesterday! Thank you to Connie Marks, the director of “Being Elmo” for making this possible and helping me fulfill my promises to Zackie. We did it! Read more…
Thank you Kath for sending me this yesterday….. My Little AngelYou’ve just walked on ahead of meAnd I’ve got to understandYou must release the ones you loveAnd let go of their hand.I try and cope the best I canBut I’m missing you so muchIf I could only see youAnd once more feel your touch.Yes, you’ve […] Read more…
We recently made a huge decision.We pulled Jayden from his daycare, where he goes on the days when he is not in JK. I’m really excited to have him home with me- he’s a totally cool kid, loves to play on his own (so I can try to get some work done), a lot of […] Read more…