Today, the last day of February, is Rare Disease Day. I (Ron) suppose the date is so chosen because “Thirty days hath September…” (you know the Mother Goose rhyme). In case you forgot about Rare Disease Day, don’t feel badly. Had our friend Bethany not written us today, we probably would have missed it, evenContinue reading “Gene (jean) Day”
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Getting Back to Normal
Joan continues to recover from whatever that was. She asked me (Ron) to give an update since she is busy watching Elia downstairs while I’m keeping an ear out for Lucy who is sleeping (our granddaughters) and for Kari who is by the vaporizer. Kari isn’t sick, we’re just doing things to help keep herContinue reading “Getting Back to Normal”
Why?
Isn’t that the question we ask when a mystery complicates our lives? There is also How, When, Where, What, Who. Since Matthew and I are into “Hardy Boy” mysteries, these questions plagued my mind the last three days. Some of you have heard that I (Joan) went through a harrowing experience yesterday. I was upContinue reading “Why?”
The “Woodies”
“Promise me you won’t ride the roller coaster!” my mother pleaded. “You don’t have to worry about that,” I (Ron) assured her. “There’s no way you’d get me on one of those!” I couldn’t have been more sincere. I was 14. It was my first time going to Hershey Park. It was with our churchContinue reading “The “Woodies””
Big Personality
Today was one of those days when we we’re not as happy – a day when Joan gets a phone call from the school (again). We get a little weary of the antics and the obsessiveness and so on. And then we watch the news and see what others see – how he fills aContinue reading “Big Personality”
September 10
Right after midnight, in a quiet New England town, a baby boy was born. The only baby in the labor department. so his wail echoed in the hallways along with laughter of parents and doctor over the joyous occasion of a successful, healthy birth. Ryan Keith Denlinger had arrived. Our “little king,” would be theContinue reading “September 10”
Graduation
Aug 15, 2024, was Matthew’s second graduation from Schreiber Rehab. What that includes is a round of applause from staff and a painted handprint and name permanently placed on wall. The ceremony was cut short yesterday because we (Joan and Matthew) were anxious to go to the hospital to be with Kari who was inContinue reading “Graduation”
Debarkation
“A person who lives in faith must proceed on incomplete evidence, trusting in advance what will only make sense in reverse.” Philip Yancey Debarkation (completing the voyage) and Debriefing (upon completing the mission). Here is our “wrap-up” of the Denlinger 40th anniversary cruise. Where we crazy to take two very special needs kids and twoContinue reading “Debarkation”
Embarkation
“The process of getting on your ship.” Oh yes, I (Joan) am learning a whole new language these days. Our 40th anniversary trip is about to happen, and it has been a long and arduous journey to this point. Fighting for continued intimacy in our marriage, fighting for our kids’ health, fighting through the endlessContinue reading “Embarkation”
Success
Today’s procedure to remove kidney stones was successful. We are so thankful for the urologist and the whole team at UPMC Osteopathic Harrisburg. They showed great interest and compassion and remembered us from round one (four weeks ago). And we are thankful for all of you who have been on our team for a long,Continue reading “Success”
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