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Happy 13th Birthday, Bud
Happy 13th birthday in heaven my sweet angel. I can’t believe you would be a teenager - not a minute goes by that I don’t think of you...
Kim Nork
May 10, 20201 min read


Your Future is Bright
Our hearts go out to all of the students in NJ and the entire country who will not be finishing up the remainder of the school year....
Kim Nork
May 4, 20201 min read


Better Days Will Come
Today was hard. Refunding thousands of dollars that our generous supporters have sponsored or bought tickets or both for our canceled...
Kim Nork
Apr 16, 20201 min read


Cherish Every Moment
For all of the parents home with your kids for the next few weeks, take this time to sit with them, be patient with their school work,...
Kim Nork
Mar 16, 20201 min read


It's Been...
It has been 3 years 36 months 156 weeks 1096 days 26,304 hours 1,578,240 minutes 94,694,400 seconds without you. I have cried each day...
Kim Nork
Mar 11, 20201 min read
Lego Potatoes
3 years ago. The damn ED at CHOP. God, how I hate that place. It brings back so much trauma. In the midst of all of the chaos there is...
Kim Nork
Mar 5, 20201 min read


Gravity
I remember him sitting next to me with his head on my shoulder watching his sister on stage. He was holding my hand in his and rubbing my...
Kim Nork
Feb 25, 20201 min read


I'm Tired
“I’m tired of being bereaved. Tired of my son being dead. I want out. I want to go back to being a “normal mom” who didn’t make decisions...
Kim Nork
Feb 18, 20201 min read


And So It Begins
So today, 3 years ago, Parker went in for surgery for 3 procedures. First was another biopsy on his scalp, a more invasive biopsy. Second...
Kim Nork
Feb 16, 20202 min read


The Beginning
3 years ago. Parker fractured his ankle and had the cast put on. Hockey season officially over. Then a phone call that would forever...
Kim Nork
Feb 7, 20202 min read


Your Biggest Fan
This girl, my girl, is headed to the University of Maryland with the OCY Tigersharks swimmers for Winterfest 2020. This is just the...
Kim Nork
Jan 17, 20201 min read


I Miss Your Light
In the midst of life’s chaos, you are still not here. I love you forever, Bud
Kim Nork
Jan 15, 20201 min read
Most coveted gift
This was his most coveted gift, his iPod touch. He had lost it a couple times in the few years he had it. The last time was during his...
Kim Nork
Dec 25, 20191 min read


The Last Card
The tree is not up, there are no decorations. The stockings are not hung on the mantle. I’ll tell you it’s because of Winnie - that she...
Kim Nork
Dec 24, 20191 min read


Matching Sweaters
A quick beach photo op with their personalized matching sweaters.
Kim Nork
Dec 23, 20191 min read


Sibling Love
Some years we would go to the Picture People for family photos with our cousins when they would visit from California. This photo came...
Kim Nork
Dec 21, 20191 min read


Little Peanut
I miss your smile with every breath I take. My sweetest boy, I love you forever.
Kim Nork
Dec 20, 20191 min read


Impromptu Snowfall
In 2013, I hadn't decided what we would do for our annual Christmas cards. This particular day there wasn't snow expected and we took...
Kim Nork
Dec 19, 20191 min read


Getting Creative
I always enjoyed designing my yearly Christmas cards. Each year, I would try different things, this particular year I wanted to use...
Kim Nork
Dec 17, 20191 min read


My Favorite
One of my all time favorites 2011
Kim Nork
Dec 16, 20191 min read
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