“I just need you to trust me.” The look on the doctor’s face was genuine, but I wasn’t fully convinced. He was smiling, but his response felt more patronizing than uplifting. I responded slowly to calm the frustration that was beginning to ignite in the pit of my stomach… “It’s not a matter of a [...]
Lhorraine's Prayer Tree is growing, and so is her joy. Now, please don't misunderstand me: She is not 100% yet. She still cries whenever she thinks about the night her prized pregnancy was ripped away from her. Looking through pictures of Jesher's early days still triggers negative emotions and heartbreak. She still whispers the words [...]
Jesher is now 71 days old! He has come along way since we were told he would probably not make it through his first night. Yes, Jesher faced Mount Everest during his first 72 hours; however, I have seen faith move his mountains one peak at a time! Our son is proof that miracles do [...]
Our bedroom wall is blanketed with color like a forest canopy in mid-autumn. But the leaves on this tree are not multi-colored due to a drop in temperature. Although they do reflect a change in season, these neon pieces of paper reflect an internal--versus external--shift in climate. The sticky-notes that spatter our walls are symbolic [...]
Waiting rooms are bitter sweet places. It is a volatile space where emotions ebb and flow with the tide of oceans and the gravitational pull of the moon. Some find solace and camaraderie there. Others attempt to use the square footage to gather themselves and rediscover composure. Many avoid them all together, fearing the return [...]
"I don't know what happened? Yesterday we were concerned that Jesher had taken a turn for the worst and this morning we walk in and he looks better than he has ever looked." Jesher's doctor is a very animated, amiable guy. He speaks with his hands and forms his sentences with great care. He gives [...]
Prayers for Jesher 