I had a lot of ways I wanted to start this post. This is at least the 4th iteration, though I hope to make it the last.
It’s been a hell of a journey, but we are getting very close to the end of this part, so I wanted to start by saying thank you to all who have prayed, donated, and spent time with us. This process reminds me of when I changed professions and learned for the first time that “it takes a village”. I have more than been learning that this time around.
It’s been over a year since Steph ate, something I think about often as we’re trying to figure out what sounds good to her for her next snack or meal. It has dawned on me, and now really hit me, that the hardest part of this process may be as simple as relearning to cook for two people. Crazy.
This is one of several Christmas songs that Steph and I have enjoyed listening to as we try our best to have a positive attitude despite our circumstances.
While its probably evident from many of my previous posts, I’m a bit more of a vulgar person. While its not something I’m proud of, I’m learning to deal with it. I’m learning to look to God as my comfort and joy. Not much about this process has been filled with either of those traits. Simply being honest about that. Right now the main comfort is that we are finally home!
As I’m trying to close this one out, much shorter than I was originally planning, I think about a lot that I was hoping to say, and resign myself to just being thankful for all the help we’ve been given this last year +. It’s been a hell of a ride, and I thank you all for supporting us through all of it. The communication has been rather sparse these last few months, mainly because the energy level has been close to zero since we went to the hospital for Steph’s “final” surgery.
The good news is that by now you likely know we’ve been home from the hospital for a few weeks. Still adjusting, but hopefully trending up overall.
‘Til next time…
Livin' The Schmidty Lyf 
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