life
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November Highs and Lows
Life is so interesting – how it takes you to the highest highs and the lowest lows, just like a rollercoaster. That is how I feel right now, both emotionally and physically, and so it is wonderful to have reminders… Continue reading
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A Wonderful Week with Holly
On Sunday afternoon, my sister, Holly, flew in to spend the week with me, and it was so wonderful to have her visit! Her flight came in just in time for dinner, which Lily cooked for us, and it was… Continue reading
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Our Amazing Arthur
Arthur has been busier than ever, especially with all the final dress rehearsals for his play, but although he is tired, he is loving life. On Tuesday, he had a special performance of his choir, along with the other boys’… Continue reading
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A Great Beginning to November
The two weeks after “chemo week” of my three week treatment cycle are so much better for me physically. Don’t get me wrong, I am still quite weak, I usually only have energy in the mornings, and my stamina is… Continue reading
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Happy Halloween!
This Halloween was a little different for me, but my kids still managed to have a great time. They attended our ward Trunk or Treat, and the guy that Lily is dating, Chris, came with them, which was super fun.… Continue reading
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A Hard and Wonderful Week
Fully involved in my final radiation session (it is five treatments, as well as a practice round beforehand), I was already feeling extra tired as I geared up for my 3rd round of chemo. On Friday, we had a very… Continue reading
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Hard Things & Good Things
Although I try to stay positive, and am so incredibly blessed, there are many hard things we are wading through right now. It is a struggle, and especially during treatment when my already limited physical capacity is diminished even more,… Continue reading
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A Wonderful Weekend with the Drapers
Kevin and Rob have been best friends since they met while serving missions in Germany a long time ago (think 1998), and when Rob married the amazing Angela, we were all grateful ☺️. We love getting together, and it doesn’t… Continue reading
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Lily & Elder Brown at the YSA Conference
Hello, everyone! It’s Lily here, to tell you all about the awesome experience that Derek and I were able to have last month! We had the opportunity to go to the San Antonio YSA Conference held by our church. We… Continue reading
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An Inspiring Beginning of October
The first weekend in October is always a special time for us, as we take an entire weekend and gather as a family to watch two days of inspiring and Christ centered messages from our prophet, apostles, and the leadership… Continue reading
