Thank goodness for working remedy. 8 miles @ 8:37 tempo. This tempo felt tough; my respiration was heavier than regular.

Thanks for letting me journal right here. Yesterday, I used to be capable of simply lay subsequent to Mer on her mattress for some time and rub her arm in her cute PJs. This expertise has been very sacred to me and I gained’t go into too many particulars however I’m grateful for the hours I’ve had along with her on this in-between area. Moments the place I really feel she is right here with us and listening to our voices and moments she is someplace else.

Yesterday I felt extra bonded and nearer along with her than I ever have.

My cousin has been on the town over this final week and it has been wonderful to meet up with one another. We now have at all times been shut and this time collectively has been so particular.

A couple of days in the past, Mer was capable of see Beck for a break up second earlier than she closed her eyes. It was actually particular. She has at all times laughed so laborious every time I advised her his newest antics.

My St. George brother was capable of come as much as go to Mer and he introduced the perfect peach cobbler on the planet and ice cream.

We had been capable of see Andrew too. I adore it when he’s despatched to hospitals near us so we will see him on his breaks.

My heated blanket has come out of storage and one way or the other every time I plug it in, they hear and are available be a part of me.

KNOX IS 11 TODAY! I first met and fell in love with Knox when he was 3 years outdated. Knox turns any regular exercise into a celebration. Folks gravitate to him. I’m so grateful for the connection I’ve with him and the way fortunate I’m to be part of his life. Right here’s to all the lego units, pepperoni pizzas and time collectively.

Thanks for letting me be everywhere this week. My mind is so consumed proper now but it surely has been so good to have the ability to join right here with pals which have gone by means of comparable issues.

There’s nothing on this planet like a grandparent.

If you wish to want Knox a cheerful birthday, he would like to learn it!