Like typical Brad fashion, Brad’s already home from the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab!When I walked in the room to visit him Friday, July 16 he told me…… Read more “He’s Home!”

It’s been a few days since updating on Brad’s journey, my apologies for that! We’ve been pretty busy and by the end of the day, my brain…… Read more “More Steps in the Right Direction”

While the Fourth of July is certainly looking different for the Holwerda family this year, we have so much to be grateful for. Over the last few…… Read more “Progress, Progress, Progress!”

Yesterday, I stepped out of Brad’s ICU room to update family in the visitors sitting area. While I was sitting in there, a man walked in and…… Read more “A Ten Minute Conversation With Carl”

Hello everyone, It’s time for another Holwerda Family update. Beginning of summer has felt extra busy! It has been filled with soccer, softball, and doctor appointments. Brad…… Read more “Holwerda Family Update–Surgery #2”

Be the light! Even when you don’t feel like it…Because let’s be honest, some days you just don’t feel like it.  If I’m being honest, I haven’t felt…… Read more ““This Little Light of Mine”…”

Hello Family and Friends, The time has come for another Holwerda Family Update.  The last few months have been filled with lots of highs and lows. The…… Read more “Be Strong and Courageous Always”

One year ago today, Brad and I sat in the surgery patient center, waiting for Brad to go into brain surgery.One year ago today, we thought it…… Read more “One Year Ago Today…”

It was a Sunday in August, and our family thought it would be nice to visit the zoo after church. Only the outside was open due to…… Read more “Lessons From a Flat Tire”