To my beautiful Zackie, Another year without you on your birthday. You would have been 5 today. The memories are just as heartbreaking, my Zackie, even though this is the second birthday without you. I feel the bittersweetness of planning a special party for your twin brother, while I still feel your absence today and always.I wrapped special toys and gifts for Jayden […] Read more…
On Saturday we planned a family day at Wonderland…it was a rare day that Paul wasn’t working and we were all looking forward to a great day together. We had even talked the boys into going on their FIRST roller coaster! We packed our bags, hid our snacks in the backpack, spritzed with sunscreen and […] Read more…
I’m so thrilled to be have been asked to share Zack’s SickKids story tomorrow May 31st during the SickKids Radiothon on Newstalk 1010 at 5pm! We are even being interviewed by John Tory! Every year, I listen to the children and to the parents during the annual radiothon and each year I have been inspired […] Read more…
Facebook post from that day: Damn! Flu plus a lung infection- my little trooper is so sick. Now on nasal prongs for oxygen full time plus fever when meds wear off. Hoping to see an improvement on new antibiotics. Keep praying that we can all be together again. We learned that Zack’s second xray showed […] Read more…
This year I have struggled with this holiday. For obvious reasons. I have so many things to be thankful for…I know that for sure. But with such an immense sadness it is a chore to really let my heart feel grateful. It’s helpful for me to write these down and share them with you. I’ve […] Read more…
Today is Zack’s 4th birthday. The entire week leading up to this day has been so difficult and emotionally draining. You see, Zack is a twin, and while we are overwhelmed with the fact that Zack won’t be there to turn 4, his brother still deserves a fun birthday celebration! I’ve been overwhelmed with memories […] Read more…
I didn’t quite realize the impact of the first day of school and the emotions that I might feel. Ty starts Grade 3 tomorrow and I’m starting to get worried for him. He is such a sweet, sensitive kid, but he’s going through a hard time right now with anxiety and worry….what’s going to happen […] Read more…
These are my memories of today’s reading….from an emotionally draining but amazing visit with Sandy Wiltshire, a medium who lost her daughter years ago and studied to become a spiritual woman. She did the reading in her house, she recorded it, had lots of kleenex. Her book was the first one that I read after […] Read more…
Our road trip finally reached the destination that inspired the entire two week vacation. We wanted to live out our original plans for Zack to meet Elmo at Sesame Place in Pennsylvania- in his absence, but with his spirit with us, we still wanted to fulfill this wish. The first night we watched the incredible […] Read more…
Would you believe that of all episodes that I choose to watch with Ty, it was one about Sue losing her sister, Jean? Her sister with special needs. I could totally relate to how the Glee kids wanted to honour Coach Sylvester’s unique and wonderful sister- “You told us that Jean was so special, so […] Read more…