Mom Life with Cancer: my personal blog

38 years ago, the most important person in my life was born. A woman who stole my heart like a thief, and long before she knew she had. A woman who gave me much more than the Garden of Eden. A woman who truly brought out the best in me...and continues to each and every day. Yes, it was on this day that we celebrated "Mom's" 38th birthday. [ 1,811 more word ] http://momlifewithcancer.home.blog//always-a-woman-to-me-/

12 Years. 12 years ago today, my best friend, my love, my whole world. You made me the luckiest guy in the world by marrying me on a sunny and crisp winter day. I’ll never forget how beautiful and perfect everything was that day all because of you. We used to reminisce and smile for years after about how much we loved that day, and how much fun we would have had, attending as guests you always truly planned to please others. [ 557 more words ] http://momlifewithcancer.home.blog//happy-12th-love-feb-1/

Hi Everyone. It has been both a beautiful and incredibly difficult week for our family. A week of many tears, smiles, memories shared and visits from family and friends. We are so grateful for everything (and everyone) even at such a challenging time. I know it’s been a while since you have all heard from our favourite person the one we love so deeply, our Jolene. [ 880 more words ] http://momlifewithcancer.home.blog///15/jos-final-journey/

And that’s a wrap. What an absolutely amazing vacation. We had the best time ever. @ Royal Carribeans’s Navigator of the Seas- Terminal A Miami, FL

We’re sharing lots of laughs and trying to coordinate getting anywhere as a party of 9!! The kids are being absolute angels, and the most fun ever as you could imagine!!

2 weeks ago I was unable to wrap my head around making it up or down stairs a couple times a day. The ability to spontaneously be able to pull this trip off means more than most could comprehend. My heart is so full. I am feeling so incredibly lucky to be well enough and loved enough and supported enough by some the people who mean the most #livingwithcancer #royalcarribeancruise #navigatoroftheseas #family #YOLO #makingeachdaycount #lucky #perfectdayatcococay

Foul Ball (expanding on last weeks update with go forward plan) I thought we’d keep the baseball metaphor going.. and it’s not just because our hockey team has been on an epic losing streak! I stand now, a step out of the box, knocking some loose soil off my cleats, trying to refocus. Ladies and Gentlemen, we’re here in the bottom of the 9th.. [ 602 more words ] http://momlifewithcancer.home.blog/2019/12/04/foul-ball/

I want to apologize for the unanswered messages and texts. The time between updates has been tough. The progression of the cancer has made me quite unwell - spending most all day every day in bed, and even responding to messages was a lot. The fall has been difficult on a lot of fronts. We’ve faced the loss of Justin’s dad, I’ve had shingles, G had chicken pox, our fridge went belly up, and we’ve just received more bad news on my most recent set of scans. [ 238 more words ] http://momlifewithcancer.home.blog/2019/11/27/the-fall/

....And another month comes to a close. If you’d ask me any other year I’d be so excited to flip the calendar, sipping on seasonal lattes while having settled back into our school routine, to be that much closer to Christmas! But this year, time is passing by too fast. The timelines given to me by my Dr. echoing with each passing day. [ 573 more words ] http://momlifewithcancer.home.blog/2019/09/30/september/

Enjoying the last nights of summer, and the pool before it’s closed next week. It’s a beautiful evening. I sit watching these gorgeous littles frolic and giggle without a worry in the world. Their hearts light and free. I think of my Grandma on her first birthday since she’s passed. I reflect on the dichotomy of life, how tragic and sad it can be, while somehow still being breathtakingly beautiful. #goodbyesummer #nightswim #livingwithcancer #happybirthdaygrandma #missher

12 Years. 12 years ago today, my best friend, my love, my whole world. You made me the luckiest guy in the world by marrying me on a sunny and crisp winter day. I’ll never forget how beautiful and perfect everything was that day all because of you. We used to reminisce and smile for years after about how much we loved that day, and how much fun we would have had, attending as guests you always truly planned to please others. [ 557 more words ] http://momlifewithcancer.home.blog//happy-12th-love-feb-1/

Last night, I lost the love of my life. My sounding board. My go-to person. My Best Friend. I had just finished eating dinner, with my two brothers and father in law, which included memorable chats about growing up and old friends, when I went into the room to trade places with Connie, bedside next to Jo. Earlier that day, the nurses had adjusted her to prevent bed sores and in a way so she was less on her right side a side which had always been less painful for her and she would only choose to lay on at home for the last several weeks. [ 706 more words ] http://momlifewithcancer.home.blog/2020/01/19/a-single-tear/

Hi Everyone. It has been both a beautiful and incredibly difficult week for our family. A week of many tears, smiles, memories shared and visits from family and friends. We are so grateful for everything (and everyone) even at such a challenging time. I know it’s been a while since you have all heard from our favourite person the one we love so deeply, our Jolene. [ 880 more words ] http://momlifewithcancer.home.blog///15/jos-final-journey/

My reflections on this years Christmas versus last. Sending much love and appreciation to all those who follow along and share in our lives. We are always lifted up by the support. A very Merry Christmas to each of you and your families. ... http://momlifewithcancer.home.blog//last-christmas-this-c/

Sometimes magical things randomly happen. Ryersyn and I are literally finishing the 7th and final book, and this photography session became available today. For those who have been following along, I’ve been a Potter fan since the series came out and couldn’t wait for the day I could share my love of the books with my kids. After my diagnosis I started reading with Ryersyn, starting a bit sooner than planned. It’s been something I’ve cherished so much through the ups and downs of the last 16 months. This was such an epic way to document our HP adventure as it comes to a close. If you need us over the school holiday, we are starting an 8 movie marathon to celebrate completion of the series! #harrypotter #livingwithcancer #happyheart #proudmama