Category Archives: the girls

The fabulous Lanford girls strike again! See what stunts & sweets they’ve been pulling lately.

A hero in every way

From today’s Raleigh News & Observer: Courtesy of Skye Lanford Chad Lanford celebrates on the soccer field with daughters Carys, left, and Cailyn in October 2009. A HERO IN EVERY WAY BY CINDY SCHAEFER – correspondent Chad Lanford kept his … Continue reading

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From our tree

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Almost Christmas

It’s so hard for me to believe that Christmas is right around the corner. The last month has been a fog. A self-induced, busy fog. I’ve been keeping myself busy to focus on other things, to give my mind and … Continue reading

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Christmas time!

I cannot believe that Christmas is right around the corner. We have been so busy since mid-November, that I haven’t had time to look at the calendar. Silly me; I’ve double-booked myself on several occasions. I’ve got to remind myself … Continue reading

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The Birthday Extravaganza

Carys had a great birthday – thanks for all the cards, emails and comments! She enjoyed her day SO much and loved reading everyone’s birthday wishes for her yesterday. She started off the day with birthday waffles – complete with … Continue reading

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Happy 7th Birthday, Carys!

My dear sweet Carys, I put you to bed last night, turned on your nightlight and whispered “I love you…” We both finished the sentence in sync: “as high as the sky, as deep as the ocean.” I can’t believe … Continue reading

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cleaning house

Dear Chad, Today I decided I had the emotional stamina to clean our bedroom. There were piles of boxes and bags I brought home from Hospice the day you passed away, along with items I used for the memorial service. … Continue reading

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puppy time

Carys’ early birthday present from me was a new puppy. And I think she’s fitting in just fine around here. I do wish that she would pick up the house breaking a little quicker…but she’s so cute, how could you … Continue reading

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three

Dear Chad, You were just shy of your three year diagnosis anniversary. You were given three months to live back in June. It’s been three weeks since you left this place for somewhere better. Wednesday is the third day of … Continue reading

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Don’t wanna

Tomorrow, we have to leave the little piece of Heaven we’ve called home for a week. And we don’t wanna. Of course we’re ready to see our furry critters and sleep in our own beds. But I’m not looking forward … Continue reading

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