Read more about the article Gavin is OFFICIALLY getting his wish granted
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Gavin is OFFICIALLY getting his wish granted

I received news tonight that we will officially be on our way to Florida at the end of the month. We've known for a little while that Gavin's wish was going to be granted, but we didn't know when we would be going for sure. People come from all over the world to stay at Give Kids the World. There were only a few slots open and we weren't sure we would be able to get in. We are now officially registered and our spot is reserved for us at the end of September.   The one big hang up that came up at the last minute had to do with transportation. They were going to rent us a car for the drive but we realized that we had to…

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September 2, 2017
Read more about the article A major update about everything
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A major update about everything

It's already been a long day and an extra long week. Gavin and I just got home from grocery shopping today and we actually did pretty good. We ended up about six dollars under budget, and that's always a good thing. Gavin did pretty good as well. He did have a few episodes though but he's okay now. By episodes I'm referring things like vision problems and he popped both shoulders carrying a bag of ice. He seems to be doing fine now, and I'm grateful for that. Elliott's in a pre-teen kinda mood and it's frankly, a lot bit unpleasant. Emmett's doing okay but doesn't have a high tolerance for anything today. This means that he's very easily pushed over the edge. Needless to say, there's a lot of…

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September 1, 2017
Read more about the article The house burned down
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The house burned down

Our day hasn't gone as planned and for the most unusual reason. We woke up this morning to find the house across the street burning. It's been abandoned for awhile so no one was hurt. It's very likely to be arson, as there has been abandoned houses being torched around the city. We weren't even able to get the boys to school because we were surrounded by charged, four-inch lines. Both ends of the street were blocked off by trucks and ambulances. This all began around 3 AM this morning, and twelve hours later, they're now tearing the house down. We are finally about to drive down the street again. On a plus side, that house has brought nothing but trouble. It won't be missed in the slightest. I'm just…

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September 1, 2017
Read more about the article This might be bad news, I’m not sure yet
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This might be bad news, I’m not sure yet

Gavin spent the day with my Mom yesterday. Apparently, Gavin was experiencing some things that were concerning to him, and my Mom decided to sorta make a journal to keep track. It's entirely possible that these are unrelated to anything in particular. The list of his physical complaints included the following: Back pain Problems with his vision Leg pain (I think) There's more I believe but my brain is currently in overload and I can't remember the rest. It's really difficult to know what's what. These could all be random occurrences, and end up being nothing, or maybe they are signs of other things. None of what he was dealing with were new. Strictly speaking, these have all happened before. I'll get into more detail in the morning. For now,…

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September 1, 2017
Read more about the article Here’s an update
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Here’s an update

It's been such a long day. The boys were picked up bright and early by my Mom, and Lizze and I were off to the hospital. Her Dad has been in surgery for most of the afternoon. We were sent home after awhile but everything seemed to be going well. Apparently after this type of surgery, they keep the patient completely sedated for at least twenty four hours after. I'm intentionally leaving this vague because Lizze will have a more detailed post when she's feeling up to it. Check here. Speaking of Lizze, she's having a bit of a rough time with all of this. She's not slept well but is currently sleeping right now. The boys are at dinner with my parents and will be home in a little…

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August 31, 2017
Read more about the article Gavin’s driving me crazy because apparently, I’m not stressed out enough already
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Gavin’s driving me crazy because apparently, I’m not stressed out enough already

I'm going to try and keep things on track and if you're looking for updates on Lizze's Dad, please check here. If Lizze isn't up to it, she may ask me to convey her thoughts. Having said that, while we haven't noticed any changes in Gavin's behavior yet, his typical behavior is overwhelming enough already. Gavin's truly the sweetest kid, and I couldn't be any prouder of him. At the same time, he's been driving me crazy (yes, I know that's a short trip). I love him dearly but he will not stop talking. He's in one of those places where I'm not sure he even realizes that he talking outloud. Lately, he's been verbalizing every thought that comes into his mind. There's some strange shit that goes through his…

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August 31, 2017
Read more about the article When it comes to family, we do what we have to do
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When it comes to family, we do what we have to do

Our week has been re-prioritized in the wake on my father in laws heart attack. My Mom is going to be taking the boys to school and then hanging out with Gavin. This is a huge help because we need to get back to the hospital as early as we can. Right now, what matters most is rallying around our family and being there for whatever is needed. The boys are aware that Grandpa's sick and in the hospital getting better. They don't need to know any more than that at this point, and frankly, the only reason we said anything is because they overheard someone asking how her Dad was doing. They seem to be doing okay with it and that makes it much easier for us to redirect…

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August 31, 2017
Read more about the article Please send your thoughts and prayers
Thoughts and Prayers

Please send your thoughts and prayers

Without going into much detail, I'm writing tonight in order to ask that you guys send your positive thoughts and prayers in our direction. On Wednesday afternoon, Lizze's Dad suffered a massive heart attack. He will be undergoing quintuple bypass surgery in the morning. This is very serious but hope is high that the surgery will go well and he will be back in his feet. Please send your positive thoughts and/or prayers. They are greatly appreciated and humbly accepted.

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August 31, 2017