“Be kind. Everyone you meet today is battling something.”
Why I Wrote “Stand”
I'm so very encouraged by the response we've gotten so far in regards to my book. I wrote in detail about how things have gone so far in my post "Behind the book" but today I'd like to go further back (and forward) to the motivation(s) for writing it. I knew early on...
How to Be a Part of “Stand”
We are so honored that you would take the time to learn more about our book "Stand - emotionally and practically surviving when a child gets a life threatening diagnosis." We are humbled that you would consider coming alongside us in trying to help people in their...
Behind the Book
As I work with my amazing Marketing Director Patty on getting things ready to promote the book I have had to grow a new muscle. That would be the muscle of brevity and/or concise...ness. If you've been with me for all of these years you know that I'm much better at...
One way to be involved in the book!
“Cancer, your child has cancer.” Hopefully you’ve never heard these words but Rachel and I did. Maybe you heard other words that were very similar to this and you feared for your child’s life. Maybe your outcome was different than ours and your child...
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All About Trey
Exciting News
I heard a very astute observation recently. They said that you should never announce that you are going to embark on a weight loss journey. Further, you shouldn't post a "before" picture when you are starting. The reason for both is that you immediately get some of...
What Death Does
Kobe Bryant died yesterday. Gigi Bryant yesterday. Three members of the same family died yesterday. A pilot died yesterday. A serviceman died yesterday. A policeman died yesterday. A doctor died yesterday. A teacher died yesterday. A priest died yesterday. A homeless...
5 Years Since Trey…A List
It's been 5 years (and one week) since Trey passed away. What do you do with that? Well, I'm making a list. Overall, we're good. All things considered...very good.Joe and Bella used to say that they have lived two lives, one with Trey and one since he passed away.Now...
Loss
We were at the 8th annual UnWined event to benefit Children's Hospital Hematology/Oncology division. I jokingly call it our annual opportunity to buy fancy clothes and be reminded that we lost a child to cancer. Truth be told it is our annual honor to represent...
A Summer List
It's been awhile since I've posted a list. It cracks me up how many people love these lists. So, here you go! The amount of food in my fridge on Monday's compared to Friday is hilarious.I cook a lot on weekends.I'm in a burger slump. Salt, pepper, garlic and grill. I...
What’s in a Memory?
I wrote an article about Trey's love for Kennywood 4 years ago. That article is here. It was viewed 22 thousand times on Facebook and countless times overall. Simply put, it was my heart for my son and appreciation for a place like Kennywood written down for all to...