Monthly Archives: October 2010

Momento

I have a running list of keepsakes and treasures for the girls. I have a video for each of them with pictures and music – from Chad’s childhood to present. I have someone working on Daddy & Me scrapbooks to … Continue reading

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daily update 10.13 – 10.15.2010

I took a little break from updating, but I’m back. Wednesday Chad was definitely more tired. Ate a couple bites here and there, but nothing really worth mentioning. He drank well, but not quite as enthusiastically as the day before. … Continue reading

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daily update 10/12/2010

I joined Chad this morning shortly after 9:30 when my school drop-off duty ended. I arrived to find him awake, watching Sports Center. I put down my things, walked over to his bed and gave him a kiss hello. His … Continue reading

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daily update 10.11.2010

Chad was very quiet today. Quite lethargic. I stayed for a few hours, and he was moving his legs restlessly, but not trying to get out of bed. Just moving. I helped him stretch the left one by gently bending … Continue reading

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Brief Request

You may have noticed the information on the right-hand side of my blog about StepLively – a walk for Hospice of Wake County. It takes place November 6 at 11am in Raleigh. In just 26 days, our team will be … Continue reading

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weekend roundup 10.09 – 10.11.2010

Friday After much careful thought, I decided to take the girls to see Chad Friday night. We went to dinner, so we could talk and the girls would have a little time to, hopefully, calm themselves down before seeing Chad. … Continue reading

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daily update 10.07.2010

Chad has had another good day. I took the girls to school and headed over to Hospice. When I arrived around 9:45, he was receiving a bath. I had a special visitor with me – and Chad perked up a … Continue reading

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daily update: 10.06.2010

Chad has had a good day. Again! It was such a beautiful day that his friends & I wheeled him outside to breathe in as much fresh air as he could stand. He soon began to nod off and rested … Continue reading

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daily update 10.05.2010

Today, Chad was full of energy. Again. When I arrived this morning, he was sitting in his recliner with his parents near the entrance of the Hospice House. Looked good. He patted my hip, as if to say hello. We … Continue reading

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daily update 10.04.2010

Today was just a bit quieter than yesterday. Which was a heckuva lot calmer than Saturday. I went home last night around 6pm, as Chad was finally sleeping peacefully. There was more I wanted to share with you regarding his … Continue reading

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