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Our Christmas & New Years!
Happy New Year everyone! Bryan and I got back Sunday night from a fantastic Christmas vacation. We kicked it off in Solvang, where we relaxed at the ranch with my family. After a few days, we drove up...
View ArticleSick At The Studio
Bryan jogged to the car today. Granted, it was 30 feet from our front stoop to the car, but it was magical. Both legs moving in sync, both knees bending properly, both feet lifting off the ground in...
View ArticleBryan's Doing The Dishes
No huge long post to report since I feel like total crap, but I would just like to take the time to report that while I am resting on the couch with the flu, Bryan took all the dinner dishes into the...
View ArticleTicking Time Bomb
Sorry I've been MIA; last week was a crazy one for us. I had a gnarly bout of the flu while Bryan was on chemo. Luckily he felt fine for the first few days of chemo, so he was able to take care of me....
View ArticleWe Can't Sleep...
It's 3:53am and Bryan and I are both wide awake. Not sure why. I've been tossing and turning for the past hour, while he says he's been up since 1:30am. I think this is the first time in our entire...
View ArticleDeep Sea Fishing
Bryan's headed to San Diego this weekend for a good friend's bachelor party. On the agenda? Deep sea fishing.Yikes.Listen, I've got nothing against deep sea fishing. In all honesty, I've always wanted...
View Article"Fishing Got Scrapped"
That was the text message I got from Bryan about fishing. It was part of 43 text messages I received as he tried to "document" his weekend so he could remember it once he sobered up. No joke. I...
View ArticleThe Go-Kart Incident
Bryan and I went to Las Vegas for a friend's 30th birthday last weekend. There was a big group of us – about 18 total – and our friend "in charge" was looking for fun group activities. Several...
View ArticleExciting Times
The last few weeks have been really great. A week ago Bryan had his follow-up MRI that revealed more shrinkage of the tumor. Our doctors were thrilled, but even more-so as it's the actual tumor...
View ArticleTherapy Is Better By The Beach
Okay, we're not exactly at the beach. But it was a better title that way.:) Bryan and I are now in La Jolla, CA, near San Diego, this entire week for a one-on-one therapy session. When he was in...
View ArticleClearing The Air
Some people have left comments on a previous post assuming that Bryan and I are using a portion of the money from our benefit towards a trip to Italy. Bryan and I want to clear the air, because that...
View ArticleCabin Fever
Not much new to report today. It's day four of Bryan's therapy and day four of me being sick. Again. When we get home I definitely need to go to my doctor, as this is also the fourth round of...
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Anatomy of Bryan's Braces
Over the past year, Bryan has had a number of braces to keep his leg and ankle in line. As he's improved, the braces have changed to match the shape of his foot and overall ankle function. We've...
View Article"The Summer Of Everything Goes"
Bryan and I drove back to La Jolla last Thursday to see his "guru" physical therapist. In case you're catching up, this is the one with whom he spent 30 hours over five days working on everything from...
View ArticleOn the Road Again
Watch out, LA drivers. Bryan's back behind the wheel. It all started just over a month ago, when he did a few driving lesson with his therapist. Technically they weren't lessons; they were more...
View ArticleDiagnosis Anniversary: One Year & Counting...
April 26 – just over one week ago – marked one year since Bryan was diagnosed by Dr. Doom. Despite all the writing I've done over the past 12 months, I don't have words to properly explain the...
View ArticleGiving and Getting Back
It's been a while since I've written, so it's definitely time for some updates. Over the past few months some really exciting things have happened to Bryan and I, both personally and professionally....
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Meet Our Dog: Charlie Bishop! :)
Bryan and I have been talking about getting a dog for a while and finally found the perfect little guy to add to our family: Charlie Bishop. He's a 1 1/2 year old terrier/chihuahua mix and is just as...
View ArticleDancing in the Rain
Just over two weeks ago, Bryan's aunt Judy passed away. It was, and remains, a really tough time for the family as she secretly battled cancer -- going to chemotherapy and doctor's appointments alone...
View ArticleBirthdays & Bike Races
September has been a really busy month for Bryan and me. We celebrated Bryan's 32nd birthday by hosting the fourth annual "Bish Ball," a day filled with friends, BBQ and softball. Bryan started it...
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