Apr 3, 20212 minThat's how this worksThis day last year, Ramón walked out of our house for the last time. In the days leading up to his transplant admission, he spent more...
Aug 18, 20204 minBefores and aftersA few weeks ago, two of my long-time cohorts stopped by to enjoy drinks and conversation – and bring dinner (Yum!). My friend Amanda...
Jul 21, 20202 minDay ???Many of you have followed our story and its constant ups and downs, particularly since Ramón’s chemo/radiation/transplant...
Jul 19, 20204 minDay +100: Now we're hereHoly Day +100 since Ramón’s transplant! Exactly 100 days ago, on April 10, Ramón received his stem cell transplant. From 11:25 a.m. to...
Jul 12, 20202 minDay +93 (today): Hospital Day 100 (yesterday)Today is day +93 since transplant, and yesterday was Ramón’s 100th consecutive day in the hospital. Though each individual day has felt...
Jul 2, 20202 minDay +83: Let non-freedom ring“I’m not going to wear my ring, okay?” I remember Ramón asking that as we did one last sweep of the house before departing for the...
Jun 28, 20202 minDay +79: inTENSEI awoke this morning with a joyous heart, knowing that Ramón is waking up in a regular hospital room; he escaped the ICU! He required...
Jun 25, 20203 minDay +76: Mashed potatoesThis morning, day +76, while walking the dogs, my mom turned to me and asked, “Did I tell you about the dream where I was feeding Ramón...
Jun 16, 20202 minDay +67: Smoother watersIt’s day +67 since Ramón’s transplant. Given that the first 100 days are critical, it’s relieving to know we’re two-thirds of the way...
Jun 5, 20202 minThank you, Atlanta Braves!Day +54: Keep swinging June 3, 2020 You know when you’re just staring at the computer screen, deciding what to say to Hank Aaron? Do you...
May 26, 20203 minDay +46: Life is hard.The past several weeks have been, without a doubt, the most difficult time of my life. Each day, I have been hopeful that Ramón’s status...
May 6, 20201 minRaise a ______ for RamónHappy almost birthday to this guy! It's the night before Ramón's birthday, which means it's also the eve of the one-year mark since his...
Apr 28, 20203 minDays +12, 15, and 18 Day +12: A turtle's pace April 22, 2020 Though time has been moving at the speed of molasses, it’s moving, and that’s the most important...
Apr 19, 20202 minDay +9: Cloud not-so-nineToday has been, by far, the scariest day of my life. This morning, at about 5:25, Ramón lost his airway, most likely due to swelling...
Apr 18, 20205 minDays +5 to +8Day +5: Window of opportunity April 15, 2020 It’s been a while since I’ve said this, but we had a good day! Though we’ve had glimpses...
Apr 14, 20204 minDays +0 to +4Day +0: A cup of hope April 10, 2020 Thank you for all the ways you've been #RootingforRamon! The transplant went off without a hitch,...
Apr 5, 20201 minOne sunset at a timeIt’s our third night in the hospital, and we just witnessed the best sunset so far – a Fight Like Mike sunset. Throughout Ramón’s cancer...
Mar 26, 20201 minPalm of her handWe’ve had a productive week in isolation. Ramón’s sister, YuSun, arrived in Atlanta on Monday night before heading to Emory on Tuesday...
Mar 21, 20201 minFour words to cherishFour words to cherish in the world of cancer: We got good news! Ramón’s bone marrow biopsy shows that we’re ready to head to stem cell...
Mar 17, 20201 minOur lucky day?This photo was taken two years ago today, and it has me feeling somewhat nostalgic. I’m longing for a time when I was the only sick half...