Read more about the article Marriage counseling didn’t happen today
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Marriage counseling didn’t happen today

Today's been one of those days where absolutely nothing goes as planned. For starters, both Elliott and Emmett were home sick. There's something going around and we were one of the lucky families to catch it.   Having the boys home meant that the appointment we had for marriage counseling would have to be rescheduled and that sucks.  Lizze and I have been looking forward to this appointment because we're anxious to learn as many tools as we can to help us better navigate all the things in our life that can impact our marriage.   Obviously, the boys come first and  getting sick wasn't really anything anyone has any control over.   It appears that everyone is feeling better and should be returning to school this morning. I love…

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September 16, 2016
Read more about the article A quick update on Gavin’s emergency appointment today
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A quick update on Gavin’s emergency appointment today

We got home a little while ago from Gavin's appointment, as well as picking up the boys at school.  The appointment went well in the sense we only had to wait about 30 minute to be seen but that's where the good news ends. Gavin's in much worse shape than we thought and we've formulated a plan of attack.  Before I talk about this though, I need to process everything a little bit and reach out to family first. I'll explain everything later on today but right now, my heads all jumbled and I need some time to myself..  Thank you for your patience, support and understanding. 

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September 12, 2016
Read more about the article It’s been a pretty great day so far because it was bound to happen 
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It’s been a pretty great day so far because it was bound to happen 

No one was super motivated this morning. The boys were hoping for another day off of school and frankly, so was I. It took a little bit to get them moving this morning but they did pretty well.   Lizze is having a tough time moving around this morning, courtesy of the storm front that moved in last night.  Mr. Emmett went to school with his crocks on but no socks. It wasn't worth the battle today. We called the school and they were cool with it, so Emmett went to school feeling more comfortable than usual.  Elliott went to school having completed all his homework and I know he felt good about that. To be honest, I felt pretty good about it as well.   On the way home…

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September 9, 2016
Read more about the article Gavin continues to get worse
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Gavin continues to get worse

Pretty much all Gavin talks about anymore are his missions. On occasion he mixes things up by tossing in some tidbits about his latest tablet game. I'm so burnt out from hearing this stuff.  I can't take anymore of it right now. Not only is it a constant reminder of where he's at right now but it's just too much to process. Right now everything centers around My Little Pony and the Equestrian universe. Gavin's talking about having to infuse his blood into one of the ponies to cure her of being poisoned by the radioactive moon of canus lunus. All this time and I still don't know what the fuck that even is. We have eight more days until he's back at the psychiatrist's office for an evaluation.  I…

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September 4, 2016
Read more about the article OMG.. The incessant talking just sucks the life right out of me
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OMG.. The incessant talking just sucks the life right out of me

Please don't get me wrong when I say this, because I truly love Gavin and I wouldn't have done half the things I've already done, currently doing or will be doing in the future if I didn't. Gavin is driving me crazy. Yes, I'm very aware of how short that trip is but regardless, he's driving me there. When I write about him and what he's going through, it's meant to simply provide insight into our lives. At the same time, people have been following our story for nine years now and have grown to care about our lives and that absolutely includes Gavin as well.  I like to keep updates flowing whenever I can. That being said, I don't know how much more of Gavin's current emotional status I'm…

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August 29, 2016
Read more about the article Good News :) 
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Good News :) 

Gavin seems to be doing a little better now.  The meds have kicked in and he's moving around without wanting to puke his guts out.  This is good news, as the title to this post states.   I'm making him take it easy for now because I don't want him to over do it and end up not feeling well again.  We really have to be careful when it comes to his health. Hence fragile health.  We also have to do his IVIG infusion today and I'm hoping that goes better this time around.   For now, I'm just grateful he's doing better and is no longer in any pain or discomfort. ☺ 

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August 22, 2016
Read more about the article We’ve had a great day :) 
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We’ve had a great day :) 

Lizze and I have had a pretty good day. We both slept in and spent most of the afternoon just relaxing, waiting for the boys to return home.  We even went for a walk at Stadium Park and enjoyed the weather.   This has been one of the best breaks we've had in a really long time. 

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August 6, 2016
Read more about the article General Update: I’ll keep this short and sweet
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General Update: I’ll keep this short and sweet

I'm gonna keep this short and sweet because I'm super tired.   The boys are at Lizze's parents for the night and most of the day tomorrow, which worked out well considering the Hall of Fame kickoff parade is in the morning.  People from all over the country are collecting outside my house and lining the streets because we sit just off the parade route.  I can't explain to how loud it is outside with all the people wandering to and fro... The boys would have not slept well. Not that they ever sleep well but you get the point.   My Dad and I spent the evening making needed adjustments to the front steps. We ran into a few snags but they were no match for our combined carpentry…

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August 6, 2016