The Ebb and Flow of Healing: Lessons from Genesis’ Recovery

As I sit here in the quiet of Genesis’ hospital room, watching her sleep peacefully after a challenging day, I find myself reflecting on the nature of healing, the evolution of motherhood, and the profound lessons this journey is teaching me. A friend texted me yesterday with a simple yet profound observation: “Recovery is not […]
A Mother’s Chronicle: Genesis’ Surgery, A Day of Miracles and Emotions

As I sit here in the quiet of Genesis’ hospital room, the steady beep of monitors a reassuring background noise, I find myself reflecting on the whirlwind of emotions and events of the past 24 hours. How does one begin to describe a day that held so much fear, hope, and ultimately, joy? The Surgery: […]
The Heart of a Mother: Reflections on the Eve of Genesis’ Surgery

There’s a feeling every parent knows – that mix of anxiety, hope, and sadness when you leave your child at daycare or kindergarten for the first time. As I sit here, on the eve of Genesis’ surgery, that’s the closest comparison I can draw to the emotions swirling in my heart. The past few days […]
Quiet Reflections: Gratitude, Hope, and the Journey Ahead

It’s early morning here in San Diego. The world outside is still asleep, but my mind is alive with thoughts and emotions. As I sit here in the quiet of our temporary home at La Jolla Family House, the reality of our journey settles around me like a soft blanket. We’re here. We’ve made it […]
A Mother’s Cry: Navigating the Depths of Fear and Hope

Can anyone hear me? Sometimes it feels like I’m shouting into a void, my voice echoing back to me unanswered. My tears fall on deaf ears, and those who can hear have hearts filled with prayers but very little power to move the heart of someone who holds the key to my daughter’s future. Why? […]
A Mother’s Heart: Gratitude, Fear, and Hope on Genesis’ Journey

Dear friends, family, and supportive souls, As I sit here, trying to find the right words, my heart is overflowing with a mix of emotions – gratitude, fear, hope, and above all, love. First and foremost, thank you. Thank you for being here, for clicking on this link, for choosing to be part of our […]