I have always been a person who was better expressing my feelings on paper than within the confines of conversation with others. It is no surprise that the feelings I am having now would come out this way. My life has been exceptional with a few bumps here and there. I have a wonderful husband and two beautiful children. My daughter is a second grader with a real zest for life. She drives me to the brink of insanity at times, but I am grateful everyday that God blessed me with her. Then there is my little CJ boy. He is the light in my dark tunnel. He was a clear surprise, but a good one from the beginning. I have a wonderful family and extended family.

In the last several months it has been clear that the path our lives were set on was about to change whether we wanted it to or not. We would receive some news that would change the course of our lives forever. Even without a final diagnosis, just a journey into uncharted territory has veered us off course. In order to explain this journey, it will be necessary that I explain how we got there. I hope over the next few pages, I will be able to give you insight to what this has been like. I want you to understand where I am coming from. So starting from the beginning…  read more »