Mac's Adventures

 Hi everyone. It is about 1am and I am working on some new things for you all. I look back at the selected post that opened up this blog, when I initially started this to share with you all about Emerson's diagnosis and his treatment plan.We plan to continue to share stories about Mac. Our hope is that this blog will continue to be a light in time of darkness for so many. We hope that you continue to journey with us on this new adventure. Though as hard as it has been and will be to know that Mac is no longer with us, we rejoice in knowing that he is with Jesus and no longer suffering. So come along with us on a new adventure, always remembering him and glorifying God. In Christ The Calderons #prayersup #goMac

I wrote this note earlier thus week. Our family of now four, decided to take a small trip to the beach. Opportunity to love on one another in this time of great loss of Emerson.  I often laughed as Emerson would not have enjoyed the beach. I mean the water was cold, and the feel of sand, wether on dry or wet skin. The faces he would have made! Does not mean for a second that I would not have cherished every squishy face and rabbit smile he would have given.  ✳️More pictures will be on Instagram. ==•==•==•==   Traveling. I recall road trips as a child and I tell you they were fun. I had no idea what it took my parents to get ready and plan the whole thing. As a kid you have that freedom of not being responsible for much. The general order of things at the Goodly household ✅ travel at night     -my parents worked during the day, and this allowed for us to sleep without the dreaded ‘are we there yet?’ every few feet on the highway.     -did you realize tr...

 Trip to Texas to see specialist  Traveling. I recall road trips as a child and I tell you they were fun. I had no idea what it took my parents to get ready and plan the whole thing. As a kid you have that freedom of not being responsible for much. The general order of things at the Goodly household ✅ travel at night     -my parents worked during the day, and this allowed for us to sleep without the dreaded ‘are we there yet?’ every few feet on the highway.     -did you realize traveling at night meant less bathroom breaks as well ✅ dad did the driving ✅ mom packed all of me and my sister’s stuff     -all in one suit case, carefully organized in those bags your sheets or some other item in your house came in  😏 ✅ all of bickering of who is taking up too much room  -always my sister It seemed only right that soon after learning our family was expanding that travel arrangements would have to be adjusted. Many of you all know that we have ...

  So currently it is Wednesday, September 30, 2020 it’s about good almost 48 hours since the passing of Emerson and I’m by myself in the quiet taking a drive to run an errand. This probably won’t get posted till sometime after or maybe even before but sometimes my thoughts get ahead of me and I figure why not just take them down now. I think about the circumstance that we are in due to the passing of my son. There are multiple Cars pulled in my driveway and along the curbs of my house all family spending time with us and loving on us. Primarily through food I will admit. But who could deny them I mean we have some pretty amazing cooks within our family, along with very close friends that have been so gracious to share their dishes with us. Now I know that right now even though we sit around and we do our best to not be consumed with emotions, that is tears, we think of memories and share stories and recipes and just good times with one another. I think that as I sit and write this ...

  Where do I even begin. I first found out about you being knitted in my womb on September 27th 2018, while going into a surgery for my broken fingers. Never shall I slam a door! I was shocked, but elated to know that our family was growing! We announced you as our soon to be bundle during Christmas. Mere-mere would tell you that she already knew. When I shared the news with your siblings, Emmanuel was sure you were going to be his little brother (remember we don’t know). He told me he couldn’t bare another sister. Well if he wasn’t right! Oh so very excited, as was Emelia. To her you were so tiny that she could play with you like you were her personal baby. We were so excited to take you home. Thing is not long after we were met with a few hiccups in the medical department. Boy did we have lots of doctor visits. You were a champion from the start. It wasn’t until I tried to go back to work and you had turned 5 months that we found out about your leukemia. For some reason I had bee...

  I wanted to allow everyone to hear from Mac before he left us, letting us know that it was his time  ==•==•== Hi everyone.  I know that you may be mourning my passing. It may appear that my life was cut short. Please know that I suffered much in this world, often with a smile, in the end my body just grew tired. God knew that He had to prepare you all for a time that I would no longer be here in body. It makes me sad to think of all the tears, sadness and pain that is overflowing. My sister would tell you that ‘baby is sleeping, for long time’. My brother would remind you ‘Emerson is with Jesus, so why are you worrying’. Mia was always sweet and would touch me every so softly. Manny was always my hero, willing to sacrifice.  I’m so happy God chose you all as my family. I know that because of me and my story and how it was shared people will come to know Jesus. How exciting is that? I can only hope that you all will remain anchored in your faith in Jesus Christ. Tho...