Monthly Archives: January 2010

Day 4 Without My Son

Posted on January 31, 2010 by Julia Roberts

I had two good visits with Gage; one yesterday and one today. This is what we know: – He was interactive with me. Both days we did nothing that we wouldn’t do with him living on the outside; we read … Continue reading →

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My Boy and His Life

Posted on January 30, 2010 by Julia Roberts

Friday I was able to see Gage. The hospital called me to come in to see a social worker along with Gage late in the day. I met with the social worker first because I needed to address some items … Continue reading →

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Friday Photo Fun

Posted on January 29, 2010 by Julia Roberts

Wishing and praying for Gage to run in any direction his life will take him. And for it to be his choice. Post Footer automatically generated by Add Post Footer Plugin for wordpress. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend … Continue reading →

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In the Chaos there is still Joy

Posted on January 29, 2010 by Julia Roberts

Today marks 4 months (Really?) since Cheryl gave a kidney to Quinnlin. A day doesn’t go by without us being reminded of your gift Cheryl. We see your gift in Quinn’s smile, her energy, her pee, her whining. She is … Continue reading →

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The Normal for Today

Posted on January 28, 2010 by Julia Roberts

In list form because then I don’t really have to be coherent. I know you understand. – When I woke up I realized Gage wasn’t in the house and I started to cry then Quinn said, “Mommy!” and I said, … Continue reading →

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Driving Away.

Posted on January 28, 2010 by Julia Roberts

If you follow me on twitter and facebook you already know what has happened. For those that don’t, we’ve had to commit Gage to a psych hospital today that serves children. This has been the hardest day of my life. … Continue reading →

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Melt. Down.

Posted on January 27, 2010 by Julia Roberts

Gage had a full on melt down after school. Three hours long with a lot of destruction. It was the 5th since December 31st but we’ve been unable to find a concrete trigger. He’d had an okay morning but wasn’t … Continue reading →

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In Front of The Child

Posted on January 25, 2010 by Julia Roberts

As a parent to sick kids I think an important, even vital part of our relationship as caregiver/patient is for them to see me advocate for them . There aren’t many times when I’ve lost my temper, but if I … Continue reading →

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Friday Photo Fun

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Julia Roberts

We were watching the sunrise in our pajamas on this day. We counted the seconds until the entire circle of the sun was over the horizon of water. It was windy and the kids were running and looking at what … Continue reading →

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Surprising Me. And Not.

Posted on January 21, 2010 by Julia Roberts

Just some samples…you guess which is a surprise and which is not a surprise. Gage asked to go to his old play therapist. Gage got in trouble at school. He told us something and we didn’t believe him. Then we … Continue reading →

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