Camp CARE memories
On June 24, 2016 by Michelle LoveYesterday was the celebration of life for the 5 Camp CARE campers whose life was cut short by pediatric cancer. For BJ, Carly played an intro to “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” on her ukulele, and the camp music leader finished the song. After the celebration was over, we were surrounded by campers who were in Read More
One Decision. The Beginning of the End…One Year Ago
On May 22, 2016 by Michelle LoveOne year ago today, BJ had a normal monthly chemo infusion visit to Levine Pediatric Hematology Oncology clinic. On the way there, we talked about how exciting it was to be down to single digit clinic visits until the marked end of treatment (1/4/2016). It had been a long road and we were finally beginning Read More
Knocked Down – Grief 68 days
On May 13, 2016 by Michelle LoveThe crashing wave of grief. It’s so torturously random. It doesn’t care when it hits…it just does. Just driving to pick up my daughter and her friends from school, it sneaked up on me and I physically felt knocked to my knees, nauseated, and struggled to hold back the rush of tears I knew were Read More
BJ, Carly, and Mother’s Day 2016
On May 10, 2016 by Michelle LoveBJ was a good big brother. And like a good big brother, he was the only one who could pick on his little sister. A couple years ago, he went down the street in big brother style, to have a talk with a kid who was being mean to Carly on the school bus. That Read More
All Things. All Things. All Things.
On May 5, 2016 by Michelle Love“My life is but a weaving, between the Lord and me; I cannot choose the colors. He worketh steadily. Oft times, He weaveth sorrow, and I in foolish pride, forget He sees the upper and I the underside. Not till the loom is silent, and the shuttles cease to fly, shall God unroll the canvas Read More
The Weaver
On May 5, 2016 by Michelle Love“My life is but a weaving, between the Lord and me; I cannot choose the colors. He worketh steadily. Oft times, He weaveth sorrow, and I in foolish pride, forget He sees the upper and I the underside. Not till the loom is silent, and the shuttles cease to fly, shall God unroll the canvas Read More
BJ’s Memorial at Salem
On April 29, 2016 by Michelle LoveThis past Sunday, 7 weeks after BJ went to heaven, a group of people, led with their heart, to recognize a 15 year old boy who lit up the world with his faith and perseverance. This basketball park was dedicated in BJ’s memory. It’s absolutely beautiful. Thank you so much to Curtis Richards, Salem United Read More
29 days Empty
On April 5, 2016 by Michelle LoveIt’s just that….emptiness everywhere. Empty. Empty bedroom. Empty laundry basket. Empty place at the table. Empty spot on the couch. Empty arms. HUGE empty hole in my heart. Read More
“It’s My Honor”
On April 3, 2016 by Michelle Love4 weeks ago today….BJ crossed to the heavenly realm. I wanted to share a story with you. My sister-in-law came by on BJ’s birthday to drop off some things and she had a few minutes to just talk to BJ. During their conversation, she told him ‘thank you BJ, for letting God use you to Read More
What’s the Plan?!
On March 28, 2016 by Michelle LoveHe didn’t save BJ. He didn’t heal him in the way we thought He would, or even thought He should. It’s been 3 weeks now. I’ve never been so broken or felt so lost. I’ve been sad, and distraught, and solemn and sullen. I’ve had fleeting moments of laughter with no tears, and laughter through Read More
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