Passion Directed by Grief
On January 30, 2017 by Michelle LoveBecause of what we fought through with BJ, and now living without him, *this* is where my passion lies. My son’s life, his future and the future of so many other children are cut short by what I see as greed, nonchalance and naive complacency. Kids deserve more cancer research funding than they get… 3.8% Read More
The Stand Firm Warrior Foundation
On January 2, 2017 by Michelle LoveThrough unbearable days and ok days since March 6, 2016, we have tried to focus on bringing some good from the path we’ve been on. I announced back in the fall that we started a foundation that would help to further pediatric cancer research with a focus on alternative treatments to the standards of chemotherapy Read More
#74 on the field, one more time
On November 4, 2016 by Michelle LoveTonight, at the final North Lincoln High School varsity football game of the season, there will be a very special presence ON the field. All season, BJ’s #74 football jersey has been placed over the bench at every game (home and away). Tonight, one of BJ’s brothers will be wearing #74, to honor BJ and to let Read More
“Who knows what will happen?”
On October 4, 2016 by Michelle LoveBody ravaged with cancer, wasn’t able to speak because of a side effect of some medication, and he still had the most positive attitude. “We got options and who knows what will happen” Now that is my son….#BJStrong 💙💙💙I miss him so much #cureforBJround2 #InGodsHands Read More
Cardinals
On April 28, 2016 by Michelle LoveCarly and I had 2 separate male cardinal encounters today. This morning at breakfast, as Carly was saying the blessing, a cardinal hovered at the french door window right where we were sitting. Then it landed on the orange hibiscus tree (next to the window) for a second, and then flew off into the backyard. Read More
Be The Match – Saturday, January 2, 2016
On January 3, 2016 by Michelle LoveSaturday, January 2, 2016…44 days in the hospital BJ ended up having a pretty good night last night. His nausea resolved and additional Morphine was helping with the pain in his side. It was a quiet day for him at the hospital today. He was nauseated some and still having pain in his right side. Read More
Continued Rise in WBC count
On November 13, 2015 by Michelle LoveThursday, after reeling from the news of his labs from the prior day, BJ and I were so nervous going to back to clinic. Walking into the building was a daunting task. We talked each other up as we made that walk together. It was an hour and a half wait before someone finally came in Read More
Promises and Defeat
On November 12, 2015 by Michelle LoveSo disappointed when I saw what time it is…laying here awake since 0220. It was a rough day yesterday here at Duke. I just really felt defeated after hearing about Elijah’s death and that Simon wasn’t doing well. I had to tell BJ about Simon and Elijah. It was even harder when I saw that Read More
More Platelets
On October 5, 2015 by Michelle LoveBack at the clinic this morning for labs, and BJ will be getting another unit of platelets today. Read More
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