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October Update – Pop some bubbles! Finally some Good News
It’s been a little while since my last update in late September, when we were anxiously waiting for the results of my post-chemo scans and bloodwork, as well as Brinley’s EEG. I’m so grateful to finally share that this month brought some of the best news we could have hoped for — both for me
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September Update – Family, Milestones, and Next Steps
As we move into fall, we wanted to share an update on where things stand with both my health and Brinley’s progress. Keith’s Health Update I recently celebrated my last day of chemo (woot woot!) on September 6—a day I will never forget. The journey of chemotherapy is unique for everyone, and I’m grateful that
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The Final Stretch is Here!
Update – August 2025 Hello fam! After meeting today with my medical oncologist, I want to provide an update on my status. Next week I’ll be starting my fourth and final cycle of chemotherapy on Tuesday. I’m about a week behind the original schedule, but the important thing is that we’re closing in on the
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Halfway There: A Midpoint Update on Keith and Brinley
Today marks an important milestone in our family’s journey—Keith is officially halfway through chemotherapy. He began treatment in late June, and his final infusion is scheduled for August 29. As of today, we’re standing right in the middle of the road between start and finish, and we’re incredibly grateful for how things are going so
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Keith’s New Haircut
Update from the Bakers — July 8, 2025 Keith has officially begun to lose his hair, and this morning we had some fun with it—rocking a mohawk before it all goes! In other news, Keith will start his second cycle of chemotherapy on Monday. We’re continuing to take things one day at a time, and
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The Medical Journey Continues…
It’s been a week of challenges, resilience, and deep gratitude — and we wanted to share an update with our amazing community of friends and family. Earlier in the week, Brinley was admitted to the hospital for two nights after what appeared to be a seizure. It was a scary moment for us, especially with
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Ways to Support
Some of you have asked about how you can help. With the exhausting schedule for chemotherapy over the next 3 months, along with care for Brinley, we have worked with one of our dear friends (we love you Ani!) to set up a meal train. Please feel free to sign up to contribute a meal
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Family Update
Brinley Mae & Keith Dear Family and Friends, We’re writing today with an update on both Brinley and Keith. This journey continues to unfold with challenges and progress alike, and as always, we feel the strength of your support surrounding us. Your kindness and love lift us more than you know. Brinley’s Progress Brinley is
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Brinley’s Genetic Testing Results
We have a significant update to share, and finally some good news. Before I dive into Brinley’s formal diagnosis, I wanted to reflect on the past couple of months for Lauren and me. With our approach of positivity and love, we have been taking on this journey with Brinley one day at a time. We
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Welcome to Holland
Happy New Year! I hope you all had an enjoyable holiday and are starting off 2025 with love and optimism for a great year. Before I share our latest update, I wanted to offer a passage written by Emily Perl Kingsley. Welcome to HollandEmily Perl Kingsley I am often asked to describe the experience of raising
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