Todd’s Concert

Todd’s Concert

Dec 10, 2008 | Faith

Here’s Todd at his concert last night. Somehow I was able to snap this picture right as he went to sit back down with the band.He had sung with the choir earlier and now the band was joining with the choir to do one last Christmas finale, so Todd had to take his...
Nick’s Story Has Only Just Begun…..

Nick’s Story Has Only Just Begun…..

Dec 10, 2008 | Faith

Donna, Barbara, my mom, me, Donnette, and BrendaAbout three months ago, I received an email asking if I could come speak at a church’s Christmas Luncheon on December 6th. At the time, everything was so uncertain with Nick’s health, so I told them...
The Empty Chair…..

The Empty Chair…..

Dec 9, 2008 | Faith

I long to see you sitting thereI glance from time to timeThe reminder of your absenceIs always on my mindSometimes Olivia plops right downAnd shares a minute or twoSnoopy sleeps there oftenAs if that will be your cueTo walk in and say, “Get up, girl”And...
Todd’s Journey

Todd’s Journey

Dec 8, 2008 | Faith

This is photo of Nick with my mom, Olivia, and Todd.Todd, our 15-year old son, was only 8 when Nick was first diagnosed with a brain tumor. Through the years he has definitely had the biggest battle with the largest range of emotions-everything from fear to jealousy...
Olivia’s Dream

Olivia’s Dream

Dec 8, 2008 | Faith

Saturday on the way to Olivia’s basketball game, she told Tim (my husband) that she had had a dream and that in it Nick was sitting on the backboard of the basketball hoop.She played with all of her life in both of her games Saturday, scoring 12 points in one...