Category: Family
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When God Sends Angels to the Waffle House
The Lord always knows exactly what our hearts need—when we’re desperate for renewed hope, when we’re longing for extra prayers, and when we just need to feel seen and loved by others. On our way home, we stopped for breakfast at a little waffle and pancake house in Charleston, Missouri. As we were finishing our…
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This Is Us: One Week in the Fight Against Duchenne
What a week it’s been…From Las Vegas to Arkansas, our journey has been filled with purpose, passion, and a whole lot of love. We spent Wednesday through Sunday in Vegas for the Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy conference. I had the incredible opportunity to speak to newly diagnosed families, sharing our story and reminding them that…
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New Fuzzy Friends to the Farm
For those of you keeping up with our adventures—here’s the latest chapter! We’ve just welcomed some new four-legged friends to the family: a few goats and a donkey to roam our pasture. The boys are absolutely thrilled, and honestly, so am I! There’s something incredibly special about watching your kids light up over simple joys…
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Unexpected Moments in a Rainstorm
Infusion night was after school yesterday. Mason didn’t want me to sit with him after the poke—he’s growing up so fast. Such a strong, sweet boy. Dawson sat quietly nearby, watching and supporting in his own calm way. These boys are so kind to each other… at least, most of the time. Afterwards, we went…
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Not so glamorous Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day looked a little different this year. Usually, all of us would be dressed in our Sunday best, heading to church, soaking up the sunshine, and gathering with the whole family. But that morning started at 1 a.m. with Dawson getting sick. Him and I watched Moana 2 and stayed up until 3/4 a.m.,…
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New Day, New Hope: Choosing Positivity in the Chaos
Living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy teaches us to find joy, strength, and hope despite life’s challenges and difficulties.
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Building Bridges — In the Timber and in Life
Family takes work. It’s messy, beautiful, exhausting, and full of moments that make you laugh until you cry — and sometimes just cry. But through all the chaos, there’s one constant: love holds it all together. Our family knows that firsthand. Whether it’s navigating everyday life, balancing the needs of our boys, or taking on a…
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Sometimes, the bravest heroes are just barefoot boys with capes, snacks, and unstoppable giggles.
There’s something magical about the sight of two boys running wild in the kitchen, barefoot, capes flying behind them, and superhero masks. With snacks clutched tightly in their hands and look like they’re ready to conquer the world, one giggle at a time. And those giggles? They are a reminder that even on the hardest…