our story – Page 2 – OK With Change

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This site is sharing how our family is finding the good in all the change we’ve faced. We hope those coming to terms with, looking to find solace, or those needing encouragement in dealing with life’s changes will join us on this crazy road of acceptance. Read more about the meaning of the word OK.

Video of our Happy Girl

Happy girl. At least for a couple seconds. Then she started whining to get down. We get 10-12 min in the high chair these days before she is just done. It was still a nice dinner, she was in a chatty mood. Gave Daddy a few special looks, too. Of course I wasn’t fast enoughContinue reading “Video of our Happy Girl”

It’s Time for the Dreaded Update

The overdue update is here. I realized everyone is wanting to know details of what happened and what’s going on, and the real question of — what does this mean now? So you can imagine that is why I think I’ve been avoiding this post. Without being boring, here’s a brief overview. After four days onContinue reading “It’s Time for the Dreaded Update”

Fourth of July is Supposed to be Fun

So excited to be on this trip. To get to be out of our house. To let Davis run wild and allow Reese to explore new things. To be spoiled by my parents who are thrilled at sharing all they love with us. To do it up on the Fourth like we did when weContinue reading “Fourth of July is Supposed to be Fun”

What parents should know for a children’s hospital stay — Part 1: What to pack

While our little warrior is healing so nicely at home, I’ve been feeling the need to give back. I need to pay it forward in any way I can. One thing I know pretty well now is hospital stays. I hope most of you never have to take advantage of this list, but there areContinue reading “What parents should know for a children’s hospital stay — Part 1: What to pack”

I believe in all the research that music helps with healing and learning and I have always believed in my heart she loves music as much as I do. Sometimes I twirl around the room holding her or boogie down and she giggles. But I had no idea she actually connected dancing with music beforeContinue reading