Today was our clinic day. It is also World Duchenne Awareness Day. I have been struggling to determine what to write so I'll start with the easier stuff. Our clinic day went really well. Cade is staying pretty constant. Walking and getting up off of the floor are starting to become a little more difficult … Continue reading World Duchenne Awareness Day

Yesterday, we built the greenhouse.  It really wasn't that hard to put together.  But looking at the directions that came with it, I began to reflect back on Cade's diagnosis and our plan for his treatment.  I felt like the directions well mirrored how I think it is going with Cade and his diagnosis.  We … Continue reading Greenhouse for a Go Green Month

It seems like the only constant thing we have come across in the last year and a half is that with DMD, nothing is ever the same. Our lives have been plagued with change after change as we adjust to what Cade's diagnosis means for him and us. Even things such as bedtime have been … Continue reading More Changes Coming

Today is Sunday and it is turning out to be one of those lazy Sunday's that I love and crave. It seems like the craziness of back to school and junior high football combined with everything we have going on at home, I long for lazy Sunday's even more. So while my to do list … Continue reading Stirring Things Up

Well we have survived our first 3 days back at school.  Cole is loving Junior High.  He is especially proud of the fact that he has only been locked out of his locker once!  He loves going from class to class and can't wait for football to start.  We will revisit this once the running … Continue reading School Days Daze

We are approaching the start of a new school year, and with that comes a fresh, new set of anxieties that I am trying to deal with.  Cade is dealing with his anxiety about a new school year also. Our anxiety comes from a variety of variables.  For me, I want to make sure I … Continue reading Back to School

We got home from Alaska and jumped right back into country life. Sweet corn was ready and it was time to freeze some for the year. It's always a long, hard job, but one that is so rewarding. Cole and Brent went and picked a couple hundred ears of corn (179 according to Cole). That … Continue reading Sweet Corn

The time for our Make-a-Wish trip was finally here. Still recovering from fair, we made our way east to Omaha. First of all, I need to tell you all again how wonderful an organization that Make-A-Wish is. When they say they want to give you some time to just be a normal family, they really … Continue reading The Big Trip

This week is fair week. And fair week isn't for the faint of heart. There are chores to be done, animals to groom and show, and projects to be completed. Thursday was a day of mostly good things. Cade was able to show his calf and did really well. He was so excited and proud … Continue reading Fair Week Isn’t for the Faint of Heart

I didn't cry so everything went off without a hitch. This post is going to be pictures and videos so not a lot of reading!! It's too hot here for me to worry about words. The other calves weren't quite sure of our set up but Ginger was plenty used to the wheelchair. Ended the … Continue reading Show Day!