Thank you for visiting.
This space is where we — Mike (Dad) and Marlene (Mom) — will share updates with our children, grandchildren, and close relatives.
Over the years, our family has grown across distances and time zones. This blog gives us a simple way to keep everyone informed about what’s happening day-to-day, especially regarding:
- Marlene’s health journey
- Important medical updates
- Family news and milestones
- Reflections and messages we want to share
- Photos, memories, and stories
- Occasional notes and letters from us
Our goal is to keep this space positive, honest, and helpful, so everyone can stay connected — even when life gets busy.
What You’ll Find Here
Daily or Weekly Updates
Brief notes on how things are going, especially with Marlene’s routine, medical events, and energy levels.
Medical Summaries (When Needed)
Clear, plain-English outlines of doctor visits, test results, procedures, and next steps — written so the whole family can follow along easily.
Family Reflections
Short messages about life, memories, thoughts, and anything else we want to pass forward.
Photos & Highlights
Moments from visits, celebrations, or quiet days at home.
Why We’re Doing This
We want to keep communication open with the people who matter most to us.
This blog allows us to share accurate, reliable, thoughtful updates that you can check at any time — without worrying about long text threads or missing pieces.
It gives us a single place to organize our thoughts, preserve memories, and keep you all close.
How to Use This Blog
- Newest posts appear at the top
- You can scroll by date or by topic
- Check the menu for summaries, letters, or special updates
- Share the link with family who should stay informed
Thank you for being part of our lives.
We love you all — and we hope this blog helps you feel connected to us, wherever you are.
— Dad & Mom
(Mike & Marlene)
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