Because Cake.

It's been so quiet in this space for the last year.  There are a million reasons for it.  Some good, some just plain lazy, and some centering around the concept of "seasons". I have sat down at … [Read more...]

InstaFriday: Jilly Update Edition

Welp, we're home. And no, she didn't have a seizure. But even still it was a good and successful trip.  Which is weird considering she didn't have a seizure...the whole point of our hospital … [Read more...]

On Luxury. And talking out of both sides of your mouth.

I texted my sister and got no response. The next afternoon,  "Sorry.  Just saw this.  I couldn't find my phone and it died while it was lost." My immediate thought was "Wow.  Must be nice.  I … [Read more...]

Walk to End Epilepsy 2014

I sat down to write this post many, many times. But I just couldn't.  My heart wasn't ready.  It felt too big.  Too filled with emotions that I couldn't possibly convey in words. The morning of, … [Read more...]

#teamjilly 2014

It's that time again!!! I cannot believe it's been a year already! If you are new around here, or don't quite remember the details, here's the lowdown: November is Epilepsy Awareness Month. … [Read more...]

#teamjilly love

I realized the other day that I had never really officially given the #teamjilly wrap up report. Because I'm super official. I shared photos and thoughts from our trip to Disneyland and the Walk to … [Read more...]

Walk to End Epilepsy 2013

This post is part of a series on epilepsy.  So, you might have heard a little whisper that our family was participating in the Walk to End Epilepsy last weekend. I didn't talk about it … [Read more...]

Epilepsy Awareness Day at Disneyland 2013

This post is part of a series on epilepsy. This year was the first ever Epilepsy Awareness Day at Disneyland.  Incidentally, it was also the first year our family had annual passes to the park, and … [Read more...]