Category Archives: Jaylen

Double digits.

It’s been a busy few weeks since the last time I wrote on my blog. So I suppose a bit of an update is overdue. First, my baby boy is finally showing an interest in writing. I’ve tried several times this year but he’s always been disinterested in coloring or writing and if he’d join...

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November 20, 2011 - 11:51 pm

Rachel Mayer - Happy or Sad your blogs make me cry! You amaze me Amanda.

December 5, 2011 - 10:23 am

Sylvia Huntley - I’m one of your students

Hi Amanda: You have a beautiful family! As I look through your pictures, I just realized I don’t take enough pictures of my son. I must start doing that now.

Thanks for sharing!

Reflection

“There is a strength in vulnerability and exposing your scars to the world.” ~unknown This time last year my life was still amidst quite a bit of uncertainty, fear, and filled with overwhelming moments as we had come so close to giving up on my baby boy. It seems like many more days in the...

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The past week

“Don’t run through life so fast that you forget not only where you’ve been, but also where you’re going.” ~Nancye Sims Hopefully those of you reading my blog often aren’t in withdrawals. It’s been just over a week and we’ve managed to stay out of the hospital. Yes, it’s reason to celebrate that a lack...

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Ready. Set. Go.

“Half our life is spent trying to find something to do with the time we have rushed through life trying to save.” ~Will Smith The summer has flashed before my eyes…again. Not so sure how that happened…seems like every year it flies by even faster. Here I am nearing the end of my break between...

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August 23, 2011 - 5:03 pm

Pepper - Amanda, honey, these are great.

Another shunt dilemma

“Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn’t go away.” ~ Philip K. Dick I know many of you have been waiting most of the day for an update since I brought Chance to the E.R. It’s been a crazy day and I’m finally finding a moment to share just how hectic...

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August 21, 2011 - 10:15 am

Shanna Burgoyne - Love you, so happy everything is somewhat okay! I love the picture of Jaylen and Chance, one of my favorites!

August 21, 2011 - 11:21 pm

Joyia - I think you’re the only person that could ever take absolutely beautiful pictures even in a hospital! Amazing. And I’m very glad to hear that Chance is doing ok.

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