Happy Zoe on a rainy day before school
Happy Zoe on a rainy day before school
A little music class I signed her up for downtown
A little music class I signed her up for downtown
Took her to Thomas the Tank engine event even though she was very ill she would’t hear of not going
Took her to Thomas the Tank engine event even though she was very ill she would’t hear of not going
taking Zoe out into the courtyard so she could get a bit of fresh air
taking Zoe out into the courtyard so she could get a bit of fresh air
At the “North Pole” to visit Santa (An event put on for terminilly ill children and their families). What wonderful people who volunteered for this event
At the “North Pole” to visit Santa (An event put on for terminilly ill children and their families). What wonderful people who volunteered for this event
The Bunnyy Planet - the bookBill gave her that stopped her from vomiting while he read to her
The Bunnyy Planet - the bookBill gave her that stopped her from vomiting while he read to her
LifeStiders therapeutic riding was a joy for Zoe
LifeStiders therapeutic riding was a joy for Zoe
LifeStriders with Zoe riding and doing great exercises
LifeStriders with Zoe riding and doing great exercises
School photo - beaming happiness
School photo - beaming happiness
Estabeban from Elena of Avalor - her crush
Estabeban from Elena of Avalor - her crush
Happy the Bus Cat - one of my favorites that became one of Zoe’s
Happy the Bus Cat - one of my favorites that became one of Zoe’s
A book Bill got her and read to her - she perked up, stopped vomiting, and actually took interest.
A book Bill got her and read to her - she perked up, stopped vomiting, and actually took interest.
On the plane to Florida. She was perfect and did schoolwork the whole time
On the plane to Florida. She was perfect and did schoolwork the whole time
Swimming in Florida at her Aunt and Uncle Jim’s house
Swimming in Florida at her Aunt and Uncle Jim’s house
Swimming at her Aunt and Uncle’s in Florida with her cousin Maddie and her brother Ethan
Swimming at her Aunt and Uncle’s in Florida with her cousin Maddie and her brother Ethan
At bowling birthday party — she was so so happy!
At bowling birthday party — she was so so happy!
Her birThea y bowling party. She had so much fun! Sarah’s on the far left, and Ethan in the blue shirt
Her birThea y bowling party. She had so much fun! Sarah’s on the far left, and Ethan in the blue shirt
I carry this headband with me always along with a heartnecklace she made me, and her worn Thomas train..
I carry this headband with me always along with a heartnecklace she made me, and her worn Thomas train..
Always laughing and making jokes “Bloody Eyeballl!” In a pirate’s voice was a favorite
Always laughing and making jokes “Bloody Eyeballl!” In a pirate’s voice was a favorite
supper together on Easter
supper together on Easter
Beary Bear that Biill sent to Zoe. She loved him, and also a beautiful horse animal that Shari Grahovec sent to her.
Beary Bear that Biill sent to Zoe. She loved him, and also a beautiful horse animal that Shari Grahovec sent to her.
Zoe’s gorgeous smile even when she felt very ill and was deprived of so much
Zoe’s gorgeous smile even when she felt very ill and was deprived of so much
More goofiness and relief at Target.
More goofiness and relief at Target.
Zoe and Ethan in Target after Bill cosigned on my apartment so we temporarily had a safe place to live
Zoe and Ethan in Target after Bill cosigned on my apartment so we temporarily had a safe place to live
Mom and daughter ❤️
Mom and daughter ❤️
The sweetest girls, Maggie and Zoe
The sweetest girls, Maggie and Zoe
So excited to get a photo with her teacher and to have found a dress like santa. She wore a Santa hat to muffle the loud concert noises that scared her, and looked so sweet and festive
So excited to get a photo with her teacher and to have found a dress like santa. She wore a Santa hat to muffle the loud concert noises that scared her, and looked so sweet and festive
I took Zoe and Ethan paddle boat riding one pretty day
I took Zoe and Ethan paddle boat riding one pretty day
Her new glasses.
Her new glasses.
The drawing she sent me hoping to be with us. Zoe wrote “this year” at the top left
The drawing she sent me hoping to be with us. Zoe wrote “this year” at the top left
Zoe in the play, "Crusty the Crab." She loved every minute of it ❤️
Zoe in the play, "Crusty the Crab." She loved every minute of it ❤️
Zoe in Crusty the Crab, waving to me from stage ❤️
Zoe in Crusty the Crab, waving to me from stage ❤️
Zoe at her bowling birthday party - she was so happy
Zoe at her bowling birthday party - she was so happy
Zoe and Maggie - always smiling
Zoe and Maggie - always smiling
Zoe cracking up her cousins, Olivia and Sophie, over Easter
Zoe cracking up her cousins, Olivia and Sophie, over Easter
Zoe with her best friends Sarah and Maggie
Zoe with her best friends Sarah and Maggie
My girl flying a kite and so proud.
My girl flying a kite and so proud.
Zoe smiling on her horse - Spirit Riding Free
Zoe smiling on her horse - Spirit Riding Free
Getting better after her nightmarish cancer ordeal and brain injury from botched follow up care. She had to relearn everything as if she were a newborn. She’s 3 here. I am in awe of her.
Getting better after her nightmarish cancer ordeal and brain injury from botched follow up care. She had to relearn everything as if she were a newborn. She’s 3 here. I am in awe of her.
Ethan, Zoe and I Visiting Santa at the “North Pole .”
Ethan, Zoe and I Visiting Santa at the “North Pole .”
Zoe - a girl like no other
Zoe - a girl like no other
Zoe - beautiful and ethereal
Zoe - beautiful and ethereal
Zoe wit her colored Edward from Thomas the Tank Engine
Zoe wit her colored Edward from Thomas the Tank Engine
My two babies on Ethan’s birthday weekend
My two babies on Ethan’s birthday weekend
Zoe tried soccer,but even with Ethan’s volunteering to help her, said it was too hot!
Zoe tried soccer,but even with Ethan’s volunteering to help her, said it was too hot!
CousinMaddie, Ethan and Zoe in Florida
CousinMaddie, Ethan and Zoe in Florida
Ethan and Zoe being goofy again. - they are pure souls
Ethan and Zoe being goofy again. - they are pure souls
Ethan and Zoe always together. She was so lucky to have the best big brother in the world.
Ethan and Zoe always together. She was so lucky to have the best big brother in the world.
Flashlight and pjs
Flashlight and pjs
Last field trip to the Capitol building
Last field trip to the Capitol building
She felt nauseated this day, but still wanted to sit by the river with me and take photos of nature.
She felt nauseated this day, but still wanted to sit by the river with me and take photos of nature.
My baby taking a photo of the park and river on a spring day
My baby taking a photo of the park and river on a spring day
Attempting to go to summer school, summer of 2013, but she was very weak
Attempting to go to summer school, summer of 2013, but she was very weak
Ethan and Zoe at McDonalds summer after she was all done with chemo & radiation
Ethan and Zoe at McDonalds summer after she was all done with chemo & radiation
Soon after she was was first diagnosed with cancer and getting treatment - Ethan giving her a ride on a beautiful summer night
Soon after she was was first diagnosed with cancer and getting treatment - Ethan giving her a ride on a beautiful summer night
On the couch together - my two babies. They make life worth living.
On the couch together - my two babies. They make life worth living.
Ethan and Zoe
Ethan and Zoe
beautiful, gorgeous girl
beautiful, gorgeous girl
The finished product - and she was all smiles
The finished product - and she was all smiles
Zoe’s first haircut and style after her hair grew back in after chemo
Zoe’s first haircut and style after her hair grew back in after chemo
Getting a bit nervous before the show
Getting a bit nervous before the show
Cracking up - Zoe was always cracking up and found humor in life’s little banal moments
Cracking up - Zoe was always cracking up and found humor in life’s little banal moments
More sweet ballet photos with Maggie
More sweet ballet photos with Maggie
With Maggie,her best friend at a ballet dress rehearsal
With Maggie,her best friend at a ballet dress rehearsal
Took Zoe to her first concert, “Yo Gabba Gabba!” She loved it!
Took Zoe to her first concert, “Yo Gabba Gabba!” She loved it!
So happy to see her after school - my sunshine
So happy to see her after school - my sunshine
On Zoe’s Make a Wish trip to “Give Kids the World” resort, Disney World, holding sweet Ethan on my lap
On Zoe’s Make a Wish trip to “Give Kids the World” resort, Disney World, holding sweet Ethan on my lap
Holding my precious, beautiful gift of a daughter
Holding my precious, beautiful gift of a daughter
Zoe and Ethan on the big chair
Zoe and Ethan on the big chair
In front of Thomas - what fun she had
In front of Thomas - what fun she had
Zoe and Ethan riding Thomas the Tank Engine
Zoe and Ethan riding Thomas the Tank Engine
Zoe and her brother Ethan riding the train at her favorite train resturant
Zoe and her brother Ethan riding the train at her favorite train resturant
Zoe on my lap on her birthday - my sweet angel
Zoe on my lap on her birthday - my sweet angel
My last dinner with Zoe - never did I imagine what my future would hold
My last dinner with Zoe - never did I imagine what my future would hold
Told Bill she loved him (not something she tells many) - felt instantly safe with him
Told Bill she loved him (not something she tells many) - felt instantly safe with him
Another dinner, this one for step-sis Maddie’s bday with Ethan and Duncan
Another dinner, this one for step-sis Maddie’s bday with Ethan and Duncan
Dinner night, before her first Johns Hopkins appointment, at Sushi Tracks at Tyson’s Mall in VA
Dinner night, before her first Johns Hopkins appointment, at Sushi Tracks at Tyson’s Mall in VA
During her trip to Johns Hopkins, which her stepfather arranged -she and her step brother,Duncan, playing her favorite iPad “Game of Life.”
During her trip to Johns Hopkins, which her stepfather arranged -she and her step brother,Duncan, playing her favorite iPad “Game of Life.”
First day of 5th grde - she’s not feeling well but she’s a troooper
First day of 5th grde - she’s not feeling well but she’s a troooper
Summer of 2013 - trying to go t summer school but she’s not feeling well. She’s reading the wonderful book “The Bunny Planet.” that Bill bought for her.
Summer of 2013 - trying to go t summer school but she’s not feeling well. She’s reading the wonderful book “The Bunny Planet.” that Bill bought for her.
Zoe’s 11th bday morning.
Zoe’s 11th bday morning.
Zoe’s 11th bday - she was iv fed, but wanted to go to her train restaurant. Her grandmother didnt want to go, so it was just the 2 of us and we played skee-ball for hours.
Zoe’s 11th bday - she was iv fed, but wanted to go to her train restaurant. Her grandmother didnt want to go, so it was just the 2 of us and we played skee-ball for hours.
Big brother Ethan, her protective only sibling. He loved her and was so giving of himself
Big brother Ethan, her protective only sibling. He loved her and was so giving of himself
Always excited for others, Zoe loved her brother Ethan so so much
Always excited for others, Zoe loved her brother Ethan so so much
during her cancer treatment she really wanted to go to the zoo, I’m holding her waiting for the train
during her cancer treatment she really wanted to go to the zoo, I’m holding her waiting for the train
Beautiful and funny even while in the hospital
Beautiful and funny even while in the hospital
Beautiful Girl
Beautiful Girl
Her Birthday, never ever asked for much and so rarely complained.
Her Birthday, never ever asked for much and so rarely complained.
At the pool on her birthday. She loved the water☀️☀️☀️
At the pool on her birthday. She loved the water☀️☀️☀️
Spring flowers she mailed to me
Spring flowers she mailed to me
At another Christmas school concert. Her hair had grown so long after chemo stopped
At another Christmas school concert. Her hair had grown so long after chemo stopped
My last photo of Zoe....her body is gone, but I carry her heart with me always.
My last photo of Zoe....her body is gone, but I carry her heart with me always.