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 6, 20201 minDay +57: Breathtaking sunsetSaturday into Sunday has become my toughest time of the week. It makes me reflect on "the night" when Ramón was feeling indescribably...
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...
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...
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...