Feb 27, 2009

Our journey

My sister, Ashley, made this for me.
I think she titled it perfectly, what a journey it has been! There have been some rough times and some really great times too.




Livie and I are getting ready to start a new journey, we are moving to Utah this weekend. We are excited and looking forward to what the future has to offer!
As we start this new chapter in our lives, I decided that it is time to make my blog pivate. I want to invite anyone who is interested in keeping updated on Livie's health and progress. I know there are a lot of people who care about Alyvia and have been keeping up to date with her progress through this blog. We appreciate all the sweet comments left on the blog and wonderful support we have gotten from everyone this past year!!! So don't be shy, leave your email so I can send you an invite. (Even the followers I have only met through blogging, those who just take peaks at our blog here and there and even the blog stalkers, because, well, I stalk your blog too! ;)

61 comments:

Kaidence's Mommy said...

Awesome video.....and yes, I am sobbing. Brought back a lot of feelings. I am stealing that song for my blog, it says a lot. I hope you are all well. She looks great and I LOVE her fluffy skirt. Where did ya get it?

Anonymous said...

Gosh... as always. I'm crying... You guys always do that to me! You two have come such a long way. I am so proud of you, Megan. I can't imagine going through everything you did and still are. You are an amzing woman and mother. Livie is an angel. I am so glad she is doing better.

Hailey said...

How exciting for you guys! You will do great where ever you go! Good luck! Our email is iamhailey2@yahoo.com. Blog stalker for sure... ha ha!

JC Photography said...

I love the video, what a sweet sister! Add us to your blog twinklenstars@hotmail.com

Randi said...

What an amazing video!!
I work on the NTU and helped take care of Livie while she was there. I would love to keep watching her progress but totally understand why you are going private.
tweeters83@yahoo.com
God Bless
Randi

Collins Crew said...

Hey Meg, of course you have to make sure and send me an invite. My e-mail is stefanie_b21@hotmail.com I wish you two the best of luck in Utah!

Misty said...

What a JOURNEY!! That is incredible. It is so good to see Livie now, she is beautiful, you an such an amazing mommy and person:) Send me an invite... bryonvig@msn.com
Where are you moving to?

Briannia said...

I'd love to keep checking in on you(: brianniaball@hotmail.com

shadowspeaks13 said...

I would like to keep up on your blog! My niece has had a tumor also but hers is cancerous. I found your blog by accident and our family prays for your little girl every night! My email is shadowspeaks@gmail.com- We wish you the very best and your family is always in our prayers-
Michelle Mosteller
St. George, Utah

Ashley and Dave said...

That was super sweet! I would love to be able to keep up with your lives! Good luck in UTAH!

ashleyhrees@hotmail.com

Tara said...

good luck in utah!!! wildanimal9664@hotmail.com

Shine said...

What a big step to move to Utah! (You and Ash will have so much fun though! Tell her the video was awesome, she's SO talented!). I agree, you are both angels and inspire me to be better. I hope the move goes smoothly and you both have fun in Utah! Shey
P.S. I'd love an invite :) Idahobargers@hotmail.com

Alanna said...

Megan my email is alanna.lmt@gmail.com I would like a invite! Thats great that you are moving to Utah. I should come so you and Ash. We can hang out sometime.

Tenille said...

Yeah for UTAH! Hopefully we can see each other more and have play dates with the kids at my Mom & Dads. I loved the video! What a journey.
Tenille

tpilarczyk@q.com

lacey said...

count me in. I love to check in on you guys!! laceyhawker @ cableone dot net

Ashlie said...

Sign us up Megan, kash221@yahoo.com. Good Luck!!

The J Fam~ said...

Megan, you made me sob! Jadey loves Alivia, good luck in Utah and keep us on your list
jphillipsfamily@aol.com

Jesse Julia & girls!

Heart Mommy said...

OHH, what a sweet little girl, and a darling movie, We give it four thumbs up! I can't wait for you to be closer to us... YEAH!!!! AND, we would like to be added to the list of special viewers.... homerz218@yahoo.com....
thanks!!!

Tanya said...

ok I'm a blog stalker...but I think you might know my friend Laura, you guys have eachother on your blog lists, but I've been following your blog for I don't know how long, but would love to be added if you don't mind, or I'll always be wondering how Alyvia is doing... tanya_love01@hotmail.com

Amber Wray said...

She is a little angel! You are one too! I also believe that all those who have passed before you are lending a helping hand! I would love to keep reading your blog. KA.Wray@gmail.com

Kristine said...

SO glad to hear you're both doing well!! Exciting news...I hope all goes well with your move. What made you decide to move?

I would love to be on the "list"! :)

Tara said...

Awesome job Ashley. Hope all goes well with your move to Utah.

I'd like to be on the list. tgates@cableone.net.

Leslie and Josh said...

We need an invite of course. I hope things improve for you in Utah. whisperjoy@hotmail.com

Lusk Family said...

How Precious! What a sweet little angel you have! Add us to your blog luskd2007@yahoo.com

Juli Clapp (Young) said...

We'd love to be included! Good Luck
juli_y@hotmail.com

Camille Winter said...

Megan, I have followed your blog for a while now. Your story is such an inspiration to me. I would love to continue to check up on you and your little angel. She is so beautiful! My email is mattys1girl@hotmail.com My husband works with Hutch so we have kept posted that way as well. I wish you the best of luck in Utah and I will continue to keep you and your family in my prayers.
-Camille

summergibbs said...

Megan,
I would like to be able to keep following the blog. My e-mail is trentgibbs77@hotmail.com....if it's okay! Good luck with your new chapter!

Kristin said...

That's so sweet. (video) You have fun in Utah. Wish you health and happiness. You deserve it. My email is palmerkristin@msn.com

Quintin & Teresa said...

Invite us too! Good luck in Utah!ashleys625@gmail.com

Sharen said...

Please add me, Livie is adorable I really would like to follow your blog! mnscald@yahoo.com

the Petterson Family said...

Oh man...your sister is so sweet, what a great tribute to your journey together. I would love to keep following your blog. I hope that Utah holds a great future for you girls!

craftylulu@hotmail.com

Kristy said...

Love the video! our email is rkclarke3915@msn.com We will have to get together and play sometime!!!

The Carter's said...

Ha haha! hey girl. So I love looking at your stuff and new pics. so keep us up to date. cassie_maddy@yahoo.com Good luck with the move! Take care.

Nick and Emily said...

Good luck with your move! I know Meesh is excited your moving to Utah.

e_wilson32@yahoo.com

Grandma Rozla said...

I'd love an invite. I'm a stalker but your little Livie is darling. We used to live in Blackfoot, now we are in Montana. Pat (Rachel) Olsen is our nephew

lynnrozla@gmail.com

Kendall and Katy said...

Hey Megan! I would love an invite..katyjo18@hotmail.com. Your video had me in tears. Ashley did a great job. What an angel you have.

Mindy and Ryan said...

Megan-I'm one of your stalkers...I must admit, but I love hearing about Alyvia's progress. I knew you a little from high school and we are friends with the Hansen's...anyway, I'd like to continue to read your blog, if you don't mind. My mom (Kathy Raymond) is also interested in you and your little angel girl, so its fun to be updated. mindylynrichards@gmail.com

Cassie said...

Hey invite me for sure! :)cassiedance8@msn.com

keri said...

I'm always excited to hear how Alyvia is doing. Would love to be invited. blackfootsalmon@q.com

Doranna said...

my email is dorkfana@hotmail.com, its fun to read up how that little girl is doing.

wrussell said...

I love reading your blog !!!wendyrussell@cableone.net

Matt and Jana Sprouse said...
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Matt and Jana Sprouse said...

Love reading your blog.. janasprouse@aol.com

Brenna said...

I hope I can stay on the good list....you know how to get a hold of me! I'm excited that you are moving close! bjlthomas@gmail.com

our story said...

Don't forget us!!! Olsensadoption@gmail. We are going to really miss you guys.!!
We Love you'

Ashley-Michele said...

I linked to your blog from Charlie Coopers last year sometime. We came to know about him after my now 11 month old was in PCMC for a week soon after he was born. He had a calcium problem. It was still scary! Reading blogs helped me through those scary moments wondering if he was really okay. Now I am attached to all these beautiful children. I love to see that they are doing okay or including them in our prayers when needed. We would love an invite to keep us updated on Livie. My e-mail is hunowa@comcast.net.

Michele E Csapo - A mommy with a former PCMC patient

Katie said...

Good Luck with the move. I would like to keep reading, so here's my email, kadydid_kms@msn.com.

Landon and Dana said...

utah??!!!! i live there so let's get together! my email is landon.danasherwood@yahoo.com

Heather said...

I love that video :) I am so happy you guys are going to be near by! We need to take advantage of it and visit with each other as much as possible.

I hope the move went well, let me know if you need anything at all!

Michelle said...

How fun! Are you moving to SLC? Let me know if you need any help. That is exciting! I am happy for you. Invite me to your blog for sure. michellehoughton@ymail.com and my mom she is sitting here with me her e mail is
mjhoughton75@digis.net

Mindy said...

That video got the tears a flowin! I have been following Livie's journey for a while now and I feel like I know you both so well. Good luck with your move and it would be great if I could still keep up with you and Livie!

Mindy said...

I suppose my e mail address would help :) mindy.schroeder@opco.com

Amy said...

I luv the video, your sister is soooo talented (I've seen her art work first hand!) I miss you guys already and it hasn't been a week yet=/ I know you have a lot of upcoming Dr.'s appts. Let us know how she does. Alyvia has so much personality, I forget she is only 3
Luv you guys!! You have my e-mail.

Jessica said...

Megan I'm so excited for you and livie. My e-mail is jess9813@hotmail.com

Becca said...

I found your blog through Kaidences's. My two year old son, Jared, had a kidney transplant about the same time that Kaidence had her transplant. I have loved reading about you and Livie. You are both amazing and beautiful! I would love to be able to keep up with you and Livie. becca.call@comcast.net
Good luck with your new adventure!

Anonymous said...

Please o' please add me! I'm a stalker, via Mikelle. ec4lebois@hotmail.com

Kara said...

me! Eatonk8@gmail.com

Jami said...

I don't know if you remember me, but I took care of Alyvia once in the PICU, and once on NTU. She had a profound impact on me, and I have followed the updates on your blog. I would love an invite, if that is okay. My email is balletnurse@hotmail.com
Thanks for sharing Alyvia's story with us. It's fun to see how great she is doing!

B said...

Wow. I'm in tears. Megan, words don't really cut it but I just truly love and admire the woman and mother and person that you are. And I love your livie-bug. :) Please send me an invite.

Sara said...

I am de-lurking :) I have been reading your blog for a long time now and I have never commented. I'm glad that you are not locking your blog down. I admit it. I stalk your blog. (in a good way)

~Sara

The Ahlins said...

Maybe feel a little weird because you dont know me. But I love reading your story through this blog. If you dont mind I would like to be invited. jasonahlin@hotmail.com

P.s. I am just a stalker