Stanford Strong

 September 19, 2022 Julian and I are settling back into our Frazier routine after going home for Labor Day.  It was bittersweet leaving this last time.  It felt so nice to have a "normal" life and get to be a mom to 3 kids, live in my house, go to the middle school, watch Lilly at gymnastics.  This is a gift to be able to have Julian at Frazier.  He is getting to do therapy that just isn't possible at home.  (Which is still so sad that patients have to travel many hours from home to get quality treatment).  I try to be so positive in all my posts to see what Hope can do and determination, all which we have in spades.  If we were on a hopeless path, being home as 1 family unit is where Julian and I would be.  We would try to Make our "new normal" as Shepherd so much drilled into our head to find.  We have once again chosen the path of trials and tribulations.  It seems to be how Chris and I like to roll.  Why take the easy path when the hard path has much more po

 September 6, 2022 Think it’s good for everyone to have a happy place. Mine is sitting on the dock or porch at the lake and just getting to enjoy the beauty and peaceful moments we get there. Julian and I had a quick visit home for Labor Day. It was much needed for both of us to fill our cups so we can continue to put all of ourselves in Julian’s recovery. It’s so nice to just be 1 family unit again but hopefully this will be worth it in the long run which is the goal. While we were home we enjoyed being with our family. Chris’s family came to chapin to celebrate his mom’s 70th birthday! Chris and I have always said how blessed we are to have such a strong family on both sides holding us up during this past year. We definitely wouldn’t be able to continue this aggressive path of healing if not for all of their help and support. We have all heard the saying to live life like it’s not a guarantee. I don’t think this really hits home until you experience firsthand just how fragi