Yearly Archives: 2009

We hope you had a wonderful Christmas!

Our holiday was spent attending Mass, eating yummy food, staying cozy and spending time with family.  In other words, our Christmas was perfect!  Santa had a bit of a hard time visiting our house, however, because there were two very excited little boys waiting for his arrival.  They were so excited that they would wake...

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Round three? That’s a wrap!

Whew!  We are pleased to announce that Sam’s Round 3 of chemotherapy is officially over!  Hooray!  Amidst the holiday hoopla, Sam received round three of chemo on December 15th.  Upon arriving at Riley, Sam began a series of tests in which he partakes before each and every round-a kidney function test, a hearing test and...

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‘Tis the Season…

for Gingerbread House building…

Writing letters to Santa…

And mailing them…
and a few hot adult beverages!

Never had an Amaretto and Hot Chocolate?  No?  Well, please put it on your “To Do” list immediately.  Your taste buds will thank you!
Sam had a pretty good first week of December, attending school three whole days!  Wow!  That is indeed a...

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Thankful.

Yes, we’ve had a few unpleasant surprises this year, but we still have much in which to be thankful.  But it hasn’t been a bummer all year and I choose to shine my spotlight on the highlights, not the lowlights.  And most of those things I have found myself thankful for are the simple things…smiles,...

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Round two of Chemo? CHECK!

Sam’s round two of chemotherapy has been completed!  HOORAY!  Just six more to go!  On November third, Sam began the first of his three week treatment for Round 2 by making his way to Riley for a series of tests, blood work, fluids, and the administration of his chemo.  This is standard procedure and happens...

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