Gibbles 'N Bits

Today we had our much-anticipated follow up visit with the oncologist.  We were told to wait until he was fully healed from his last surgery.  It was a long road but eventually his wound healed and we were ready – or so we thought.  Today’s visit was devastating. Heartbreaking. Impossible to accept.  Words that are difficult to type let alone hear or say.    We have a year left with Jackie. I wrote the above post moments after Jackie’s consultation.  Raw with emotion and waiting for his ultrasound results.  We had just received a lot of information and our minds were fried.  I saw no light at the end of the tunnel.  Jack has an ...

This past Sunday we went to the beach. The weather wasn't great.  There were gusty winds, no sun and a chill but that couldn't keep our spirits down!  We had a great time! Just us and the seagulls! Daddy + Sunscreen = A mess Maddy loved it! She played with her toys and watched the joggers pass by.  All was well until her little-sand-covered-fists rubbed her tired eyes. Yikes!   Happiness ...

Being sick: miserable.  Being sick with an infant to care for: wretched.   Being sick with a sick infant: horrible. Everyone in the house having a stomach bug: biblical.   That is exactly what happened this past weekend in the Gibble household.  It started mildly with Maddy, progressed to me and then finally Tim. It hit all three of us differently but it seems to include: nausea, congestion, stomach pains, a high fever and body aches. I was sick Thursday night into Friday and I still feel rundown today (not to mention massively dehydrated as well). Perhaps it was the flu but it didn't quite feel like it. Whatever stomach virus it was, look ou ...

This past November, Tim and I welcomed our beautiful baby girl.  My pregnancy was relatively *easy* with no major morning sickness,cravings or swelling.  My main complaint was back pain.  This problem still plagues me 4 months after the birth but seeing a chiropractor has helped. Maternity Shoot - Dougherty Photo Designs Madelyn started her journey on her due date but didn't arrive until ...

While looking at my traffic stats, I noticed a surge in wedding related searches that lead unsuspecting web surfers to my blog. Thinking back on my own wedding, I remembered how desperate I was to find "different" pictures of my venues.  Hopefully these added photos help out. Ceremony Nevin Chapel (circa 2009) Franklin and Marshall College Lancaster PA Old Main Nevin Chapel - Franklin and Marshall ...