A Spring of Joy

When an arteriovenous malformation (AVM) occurs, a tangle of blood vessels in the brain bypasses normal brain tissue and directly diverts blood from the arteries to the veins. AVM typically develops in the brain stem and the cerebellum, and occurs in people ages 5 to 35. The damage to blood vessels is caused by a…

It is the last Friday of Christmas break, and I find myself looking at the calendar and asking, “How is it possible that time, once again, has gone by so quickly?” We have basked in the joy of being together this season. We’ve filled our days full of friends and family celebrations, laughter and tears,…

Today was a chemo day. I’ve lost track of how many treatments I’ve had. There is no countdown to when I’m done. There is no bell to ring as I walk out of the chemo treatment room for the last time amidst the hugs and cheers of nurses who have become friends. There is only,…

“After all,” Anne had said to Marilla once, “I believe the nicest and sweetest days are not those on which anything very splendid or wonderful or exciting happens but just those that bring simple little pleasures, following one another softly, like pearls slipping off a string.” (~L.M. Montgomery) It seems this keyboard is a bit…

The excitement in our home is palpable. We are so glad for school to be over. Oh, how I miss them when they are gone! I’m a little behind because of chemo this week, but I’m readying our summer basket and we’re putting the finishing touches on our summer list. We’ve even checked a few…