More Moments to Remember

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Linda

Mom Baker was very focused on doing her exercises both with her physical therapist three days a week, and with her occupational therapist two days a week. This made for a very busy schedule, especially considering that she wanted to do them on her own as well, which really i ...

Moments to Remember

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Linda

I really can't believe it has been so long since we posted. Thank you to those who were concerned about us and wrote to be sure everything was okay. We are fine...life just took a very busy turn when we went to check up on EZ's parents over in the mountains, and we stayed lo ...

Do It My Way

Posted on February 20, 2012 by bk

I was giving thought to my various woes. I have cancer, money is tight, my damn feet are swollen with edema. If that wasn’t enough, I missed a repeat of An Idiot Abroad: The Bucket List last night leaving me only a few hundred opportunities to see a repeat. Sometimes I ...

We Have a Future Dentist in the House!

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Linda

It is with great joy that we celebrate Nick's acceptance into the UNC School of Dentistry! Some of you may remember his journey up to this point, but I thought it might be fun to look back at some memorable steps along the way.Nick took his first dental mission trip to Hondu ...

My Father – February 7 2012

Posted on February 8, 2012 by rudi48

My father, Frank (although, I call him Paco affectionately) has spinal stenosis and has constant pain in his back when he is standing or walking. He has had 2 previous back surgeries with little improvement. He is now investigating whether injections in to his spine would he ...

The Nats Sleep Over

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Linda

Nathan and Natalie have been asking to sleep over for quite a few months now and we finally made it happen last week. To say they were excited is an understatement!

Wordless Wednesday – Story Time With Grandpa

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Linda

One more day of this poison!

Posted on January 20, 2012 by irenesjourney

Today, Thursday, was much like yesterday. No new side effects yet. Steroid is still being awful but they give me things to counteract it. I had my first full night of sleep with a little help from my friendly klonopin. Unfortunately, the aide came busting at 7am screaming th ...

Can ride the dexamethasone high?!?

Posted on January 18, 2012 by irenesjourney

Well today,Tuesday, was the official first full day of the lovely cocktail I am taking but first they gave me anti-nausea meds, fluids and my favorite…..DEXAMETHASONE!! I hate that stuff. We do not get along! So they infuse the cocktail over 24 hours so you tend not to ...

My Father Celebrates His 91st Birthday – January 14 2012

Posted on January 14, 2012 by rudi48

EZ Goes From Patient to Caregiver

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Linda

On Sunday, January 8th, EZ's Mom, Erna, had a fall. She was in her stocking feet, changing clothes after church, and attempted to step up on a piano bench to reach a shelf in her closet. Needless to say, she slipped and toppled over along with the bench. She got a nasty brui ...

Time with Little Em

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Linda

We recently spent a very special three days with Leah and Emery at the cabin. It is amazing how quickly little ones grow and change. Em was already doing new things since we had seen her at Christmas less than two weeks ago! She has a wonderful disposition and is such a happ ...

Blog Changes in 2012!

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Linda

So much has happened in our lives since our daughters began this blog in 2010 to chronicle Ernie's journey with blood cancer. We thank both of them so much for working together to design "Walking With Big EZ" and for teaching us how to use it as a vehicle to not only communi ...

Fellowship, Food, Fun and Family!

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Linda

Just wanted to flashback to a fun night we had over at EZ's brother's house during the holidays. Twenty four of us gathered for dinner at Marvin and Laurie's and we all had a blast catching up. Decided to make a few collages that would help share more of our Christmas memori ...

Gigi’s Surprise Gift!

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Linda

Yep, my Mom is the proud owner of a new Kindle Fire, and is she ever happy! EZ

New Year’s Eve Day

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Linda

There is never a question around the Baker house as to how we will spend December 31st as it is EZ's birthday! This year we treated him to some of his favorite food requests, and a day spent enjoying family. The morning began with a visit and Happy Birthday song from four ve ...

Jani Departs Idaho for Colorado – January 2 2012

Posted on January 2, 2012 by rudi48

Jani and I got up at o'dark thirty for Jani's departure from Mackay Idaho to Greeley Colorado this morning. Jani and I have been like VELCRO for the last 7 months - so, this is HARD! W both cried!We drove over to Sammy's to say good-bye to Dad. He was waiting in his truck fo ...

Happy New Year Hair – January 1 2012

Posted on January 1, 2012 by rudi48

My hair is coming in thicker now and my head is not nearly as cold as it used to be.Jani and walked the BLM Road just above the Cattle Guard on the Mine Hill south. I just went 0.5 miles out and 0.5 miles back to Jonah for a total of 1.0 mile. Jani and the dogs went on to th ...

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