We’ve been back to the hospital and the Burn Unit that David was treated at before but for some reason last Wednesday’s visit to the BICU brought back a flood of emotions. It actually began the night before. Last week we flew into Houston and drove to Galveston Island. We’re working on filming interviews and… Continue Reading
Weeping in Hobby Lobby
I’ve been known to shed a tear or two. I cry at sappy movies. I tear up when listening to the radio. I shed tears when looking at old photographs. A long time ago, a sweet friend wrapped her arms around my shoulders in an attempt to console me and said, “It’s okay. Tears are… Continue Reading
Hello…Again
As my blog and website have gone through a major makeover, it seems only appropriate to take the time to let you know who I am and get a little more acquainted with one another. My name is Carly and I’ve been blessed beyond my imagination with an amazing friend and husband of 20 years,… Continue Reading
Oh, How Time Flies
Isn’t it simply amazing how time really does just fly by sometimes? In the midst of our crazy lives; between grocery shopping, church activities, soccer games and a handful of holidays, the past six months have whizzed right on by. My husband, David, is a burn survivor and for the past 15 years we have… Continue Reading
Willing To Say “YES!”
Dictionaries define the word OBEY as “submitting to the authority of; or to follow the commands or guidance of.” Submitting and following commands are always difficult actions to put into play in today’s culture, but my husband and I are stepping out in an act of shear obedience. Some of you might be aware that for the… Continue Reading
A Legacy Of Love
One of the greatest commandments that God has given us is to Love. We are called to love Him, love our family and to love others. As I sit down to write these words, most of my family is gathered together at an ICU in Minnesota. Today is the day that the hospital vigil that… Continue Reading
God’s Got This!
Yesterday the clouds clung to the trees so heavy that we were unable to see the tops of the mountains. The fog was thick, dense and heavy as raindrops fell. Today, the sun is shining and we are blessed with a clear blue sky and the most amazing view of the mountains. This stark contrast… Continue Reading
Broken Crystal & Not Enough Time
Today we celebrate the 15th Anniversary of David’s accident at work where flames consumed more than 94% of his body. The traditional gift for a 15th Anniversary is crystal and the more contemporary gift is a watch. While we won’t be exchanging gifts today, it’s interesting to me that crystal would symbolize this year. When I… Continue Reading
Battling the Enemy One Step at a Time
It’s hard to believe that it’s been less than two weeks since we were given David’s cancer diagnosis. The past 13 days have been filled with several doctor’s appointments for consultations, numerous diagnostic tests and two trips to Chicago. It has also included a perpetual knot in the pit of my stomach, a headache that… Continue Reading
Fighting a New Enemy…Cancer
I’ve found myself feeling apprehensive the week following David’s most recent skin graft surgery but I thought it was just because it had been nearly 8 years since our last surgery and we were just out of practice. Throughout the week, I’ve been praying for healing and for the skin graft to look good under the dressings. … Continue Reading