One lucky mom!

I guess I didn’t realize how much I’d miss writing in the blog (and it’s only been a couple days). It’s just nice to sit down at the end of a long day and reflect on everything accomplished (or not). It allows us to bring these feelings to the surface, and for Matt and me to be able to talk about our life right now. My fear is to distance myself from these very real emotions we’ve been dealing with through Carter’s battle. I don’t want to ever take anything for granted anymore. I worry that the further away we get from this journey, the less bright the flowers will seem and the sky won’t appear as blue. I want life to remain just as rich as we feel it right now. We are lucky. I am lucky. I have an incredible husband and partner in life, three absolutely AMAZING little boys, and a tremendous network of family and friends. So, on this day…my birthday…I want to reflect on how lucky I am. Thank you!!

And thank you to Carter, the one that has fought this battle to make life richer for the rest of us. I am so privileged to be your mom! I love you.

For those of you who have been calling and emailing wondering how Carter is doing, he is great. His physical therapy appointment was more of a consult, and he will hopefully begin therapy in the next two weeks. He is still wearing his brace while walking and is uneasy on his leg without it. So, we aren’t rushing it because we know he still has a lot of weakness. He is eating foods he hasn’t eaten since before he was diagnosed (broccoli) and eager to try new foods (sausage pizza). And he continues to be a good sport wearing his eye patch every morning.

In advance, we want to thank Patina Boutique for having a fashion fundraiser for Carter! On November 16-17 a portion of their proceeds will be donated to Carter Kipp’s Fight Fund. Just mention that you are shopping for Carter. Thank you to our dear friend Jenny, the owner of Patina Boutique!!