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Team Blake 2020
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Team Blake 2020

June 8, 2020July 16, 2020 BlakesMama1 Comment

It’s that time of year again! We’re raising funds as Team Blake for Cure SMA. This is our fifth year making Team Blake shirts. We design a new one every year around this time because of a walk we do for Cure SMA. In years past we have used a t-shirt company to process the… Continue reading Team Blake 2020

Blake’s Birthday
Blake · foster care

Blake’s Birthday

August 4, 2019August 4, 2019 BlakesMamaLeave a comment

We are coming up on, what would be, Blake’s 4th birthday. As you all know, we celebrate Blake as often as we can. What better way to celebrate her than by showing love to those who need it? This year I reached out to our local Children’s Administration office and asked what they might need… Continue reading Blake’s Birthday

That’s not it
Blake · grief

That’s not it

July 31, 2019 BlakesMama2 Comments

I ran into an old friend the other day. Usually I dread seeing people from waaay back (I’m talking high school… Don’t act like you don’t hide!) but this time I was actually delighted. It’s been over ten years since I saw him and it was wild to all of sudden be standing there chatting.… Continue reading That’s not it

Team Blake Year Four
Blake · Family · grief

Team Blake Year Four

June 22, 2019 BlakesMamaLeave a comment

This is our fourth year making Team Blake shirts. We design a new one every year around this time because of a walk we do for Cure SMA. I always have a fear that no one will buy. Then you all blow me away. All proceeds from tees sold go to Cure SMA on behalf… Continue reading Team Blake Year Four

It’s a lot
Blake · Family · grief

It’s a lot

February 6, 2019 BlakesMamaLeave a comment

In just a few days, it will be 2 years and 6 months since Blake died. I will never stop saying that I can’t believe SMA came into our lives and stole my perfect girl. All the time we ask ourselves why this happened? Why her? Why our family? My big girl has been asking… Continue reading It’s a lot

Giving Tuesday
Blake · foster care

Giving Tuesday

November 27, 2018 BlakesMamaLeave a comment

Last night I was putting Kenley to bed when she told me that she wishes Blake was here for Christmas. She said, “I think we should get Blakey a present. What do you think about that?” After more discussion about Blakey not being able to play with something that we get for her, we settled… Continue reading Giving Tuesday

Three
Blake · grief

Three

September 17, 2018September 17, 2018 BlakesMama2 Comments

I can’t believe it. Today is the day that my second daughter was born three years ago. She was 8lbs 10oz, 21 inches long and completely perfect. Getting to watch my two girls meet for the first time is forever etched in my heart. We didn’t know then that she would end up with the… Continue reading Three

Parenting
Blake · Family · Life

Parenting

August 28, 2018August 28, 2018 BlakesMama3 Comments

Most loss parents dread the question, “How many children do you have?” I am one of them. I. Hate. It. Seriously, every single time I get that awful feeling of so much sadness and not knowing what to say. Do I tell them all about my family and accept the discomfort and look of terror… Continue reading Parenting

August 10, 2016
Blake · grief

August 10, 2016

August 10, 2018August 10, 2018 BlakesMamaLeave a comment

Today marks the second anniversary of Blake’s death. Some people call it an angelversary or remembrance of the date of passing. It’s just a really hard and shitty day for Jeff and I. It’s a reminder (although we never forget) that our baby is no longer with us. It feels like yesterday and so long… Continue reading August 10, 2016

SMA awareness month
Blake

SMA awareness month

August 1, 2018August 1, 2018 BlakesMama1 Comment

Today, August 1, marks the beginning of SMA (Spinal Muscular Atrophy) Awareness month. August is my least favorite month of the year. On the 10th, we will come around to the second anniversary of Blake’s death. The only thing that helps me through this month is trying to do good in her name and making… Continue reading SMA awareness month

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