The Salvation Tree

This magical tree portal on the top of Mount Tabor was one of Val’s favorite spots in town. When you walk between the trees it always feels as though you might end up… anywhere. Val always loved climbing Mount Tabor to see out over the city, and when things were Continue Reading

blaze

My dears, I want you to know that Val’s passing was beautiful. We had a few hours to whisper our secrets and our love to her once more as she slipped deeper and deeper into herself. Some of the great many who love her gathered quietly ’round, sitting on the Continue Reading

receding

My dears, I have spent the last 20 hours without leaving Val’s side. Now I am taking a quick break to grab some clean clothes, deal with various things, and send a quick update. Sweet Val is receding from us, friends. Her body continues to decline. Today she can barely Continue Reading

head count

There is no knowing what will happen. Brooke and I talked with a bunch of nurses (at the hospice critical care house) today and they all confirmed that as long as they are titrating or changing meds, trying to help Val get to a comfortable sweet spot of breathing and some Continue Reading