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Month: July 2016

My friend
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My friend

July 22, 2016July 22, 2016 BlakesMama2 Comments

Today, I attended one of my dearest friend’s husband’s Celebration of Life. He passed away, recently, after a long battle with cancer. He leaves behind two teenage children, a wife, a ton of extended family and so many others. While driving there, I couldn’t help but feel really angry. These kids and this amazing woman… Continue reading My friend

Extended family
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Extended family

July 20, 2016 BlakesMama5 Comments

Blake’s diagnosis has shaken our lives. Not just mine and my husband’s, but our extended family, too. As I’ve said before, my mom, dad and sister have been supporting us and helping out. They’re around a lot, so they see and feel what’s happening.  My sister, Lindsay, shared something with me and I asked her… Continue reading Extended family

How we do it
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How we do it

July 17, 2016July 17, 2016 BlakesMama4 Comments

“I don’t know how you do it. I would just die.” Someone said this to us, not long ago. At first I was taken aback for a moment, mostly because I feel ill every time I hear the word “die”. Those three letters, put together, cut me way too deep. I hate them. This lady… Continue reading How we do it

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Camping

July 2, 2016July 2, 2016 BlakesMama4 Comments

One thing Jeff and I had in common from the beginning of our relationship was our love of camping. As I’m typing this, that sounds strange; but, we’re strange, so whatever! We talked about camping in a tent. Then I was pregnant with Kenley, so I wasn’t a fan of sleeping on the ground. When… Continue reading Camping

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