Pray For Lydia

September, that back to school month, has flown by for us, as we have three children back to school, each in a different school.  Lydia i...

We have had many asking us for the link to our appearance on 100 Huntley Street, so here it is.  Our visit was memorable.  The folks there a...

As promised, here is Lydia's speech that she gave at her grade 8 graduation in text form.    I can do anything.  I have learned thi...

Many times, we find this journey to be bittersweet.  Sorrow and joy flow together.  More often, there is joy, delight and gratitude - a swee...

May 17, 2013 has been a wonderful day of remembering and being thankful for all that we have been carried through in this past year.  Truly ...

With the beautiful spring weather we enjoyed today, winter has surely passed, and it is time to update you on the progress that Lydia is ...

This may be a lengthier blog entry, but it will be the last one for quite awhile -  possibly until spring, 2013.  Life for us on the farm, f...

We have had a good week.  Lydia had several days where she was happy and rested.  (We appreciate your prayers for restful sleep during the n...

Last night, Lydia and some friends, along with our family, entered a "Thank you for praying for Lydia" float in the New Hamburg Ch...

Lydia had her first classroom visit at Baden Public School on Thursday.  She was able to spend the last block of the day with her home room,...

We have had a good weekend.  I am feeling better; not quite 100%, but much improved.  Lydia rested well, and is ready for another full week ...

Lydia is still feeling the effects of Wednesday's excitement at WeDay.  She is tired and needing to rest more.  It seems to be that in t...

Lydia had a very full day today.  This morning, she went to Baden Public School to meet with her new principal, and vice principal.  She let...

Today, Lydia and I were able to attend the last hour of WEday at the Auditorium!  What an inspiring experience that was!  We heard Liz Murra...

 Tonight we were enjoying a delicious dinner made by a dear friend, whose husband is a prolific hunter.  It was a stew of meat, potatoes and...

We love it when Lydia is joyful, bright, and light hearted, and we were happy to see her return to this demeanor yesterday and today.  She r...

Lydia awoke this morning, feeling somewhat better, stronger and most notably, hopeful again.  She apologized a few times to us for disagreei...

We have learned that for some, it is not the right time to take down their green ribbons.  That is fine with us!  We still have ours up at h...

We have had an exciting day!  (Of course, with excitement, comes stress, something that is difficult for Lydia to process.)  A hair stylist ...

Today we returned to Sick Kids Hospital for another follow up appointment - this one for a blood clot that had been discovered in Lydia...