I had every intention of writing a post on Father’s Day this year. I planned to talk about my dad. The man who raised me. It didn’t happen, though, because that day, my family lost my aunt Peggy. She was my godmother, and my mom’s middle sister who was just over a year younger thanContinue reading “25. His name is Brian.”
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24. Derek
It’s time to introduce anyone who doesn’t know him, to my husband. He is the behind-the-scenes, absolute number one supporter for me through this whole thing. Really, since June 30, 2001…our first date. We met at the Fort Thomas Pub, a local bar…I had just been to a play with a friend, he was thereContinue reading “24. Derek”
22. My Mother
It’s been such a long time since I’ve written. I haven’t forgotten about it. Life gets in the way, as it does for us all. When I think about it, I’ve given much thought to what to say next. The story of the unfolding of the mysteries of my life have been told. At least,Continue reading “22. My Mother”
21. An Unexpected Message
It’s been a month since our boys’ procedures. I didn’t think it would be this long before I’d write again. It’s not that I don’t have more to say, but honestly, life in general has gotten slightly more normal than it’s been since March and the arrival of Coronavirus- which means we’ve been busier. WeContinue reading “21. An Unexpected Message”
20. Thankful
Yesterday, our two boys had their procedures to embolize the AVMs in their lungs- just as I did last November. Connor had one in his lower left lung. Brady had two- one in his upper right, and one in his lower right lung. They were scheduled to have this done last March, the week thatContinue reading “20. Thankful”
19. Roger and Trish
So, when I wrote the most recent update about how my relationship with Lori’s family has progressed, I ended by saying that Roger and Trish get their own entry…here it is. In April of 2019, when I sent messages to Lori’s sibs wondering if I could be her baby, Roger was the first to respond.Continue reading “19. Roger and Trish”
18. Family Tree
Not much to say today, but more than once I’ve had requests for a family tree. I get it. It’s a big family and a lot of names are flying around in this story. It can be easy to get confused. I’m living it, and it took me a while! Below is a VERY roughContinue reading “18. Family Tree”
17. Getting to Know You
I feel like I need to go back several months, and talk about how my relationship(s) have changed with the members of my birth family. Things are very different now, and are really, really good. A few weeks after Patrick’s party, Brenda was in town visiting her family, so Derek and I were asked overContinue reading “17. Getting to Know You”
16. Healed
It’s been longer than usual since my last entry. On May 6, 2020, I had a tonsillectomy. Yikes…all the things “they” say about having your tonsils out as an adult are true. It’s rough. Mine had been trouble much of my life though, and definitely in recent years, so getting them out was worth doing.Continue reading “16. Healed”
15. My life- Saved.
Before I get started with this entry, I’m very happy to say that I can freely share this piece of information. I am employed by, and have received all my care for myself and my children through Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. We are patients of the HHT Center of Excellence, and I have nowContinue reading “15. My life- Saved.”
My Big Little Miracle 