Like many other kids, my boys are back to school this morning and back to the regular routine that I love! While I have mixed emotions of what lies ahead this year, the boys seemed eager to meet their new teachers and connect with old buddies. My guys walked out the door this morning with […] Read more…
Oh December, here you are again. The month that brings such a mixture of heartache and joy each and every year since Zack died at age 3 and a half. I can’t truly wrap my head around the fact that this is the fourth Christmas without him. Fourth! How is that possible? It’s been four […] Read more…
Kindness is finally in style! As the holidays approach, I’m realizing that along with the gift guides and toy commercials, are an equal number of opportunities to give back with gifts that help those in need! Better still is that families are beginning to make giving back a part of their own holiday traditions. The […] Read more…
This is the time of year when holidays, traditions and family become even more important and parents and kids alike are making their lists and working to create their idea of the “perfect” Christmas. In our house and in our family, the “perfect” Christmas is a time for celebrating each other, giving gifts that make […] Read more…
The leaves are changing, our fall jackets are out of the closet and my favourite time of year is approaching. I love the crisp air, apple picking, tall black boots and celebrating all that we are thankful for at Thanksgiving and Christmas. Despite our loss, I find that we work hard to find things that […] Read more…
It started in my inbox with my monthly Grief Watch Newsletter arriving late yesterday afternoon. I scrolled down to find a quote that truly spoke to the way I feel as a bereaved mother. The way I feel every day. The silent pain and sadness that I hold in my heart, while I work, while I’m alone, […] Read more…
I didn’t think I could do it last year. I was in pain for the last 5km but there was no way I was going to quit…Zack never had. The accomplishment of challenging myself and pushing through was such an important experience for me. Having Zack in my mind for all 20km, he remained my […] Read more…
The reality is that back to school shopping has already started for many families (including ours), but it’s also true that many kids just can’t afford new supplies, healthy breakfasts or even new shoes for their school start this September. That’s why it’s a great idea to make giving back part of your preparations for […] Read more…
As many of you know, Zack and I were asked to be SickKids ambassadors (read Zack’s story on their site) over 3 years ago- we were asked to speak at events with Zack by my side, participate in commercials promoting the lottery, fly to the North Pole to meet Santa and attend cool events helping the […] Read more…
Yesterday, at a lunch with my contact at the York Central (Mackenzie Health) Foundation, I heard sad news of their plans to move the pediatric unit, only months after we celebrated the recognition and not even 6 months after the rooms were all painted. It turns out that with more babies being born at our […] Read more…