Updates for The Stallard Family

Aug 31, 2026

School Days & Looking Toward Fall

The kids started school last week, and it’s hard to believe we’re a...
Aug 25, 2026

From Boston to Home: Lots of Updates

After a very busy week of appointments in Boston, we are finally ba...
Aug 18, 2026

Taking It One Test at a Time

Yesterday, Abigail had her post-op appointment with Dr. Resnick, an...
Aug 15, 2026

Five Days, Seven Appointments & Lots of Prayers

This upcoming week is going to be a busy one for Abigail! We have a...
Aug 13, 2026

A Little More Hope in Our Journey

Abigail got discharged from the hospital Tuesday night, which we ar...
Aug 10, 2026

Still Healing, Still Praying

Abigail is still inpatient as she continues to heal from surgery an...
Aug 07, 2026

When Good News and Hard News Collide: Abigail’s Surgery Day

Yesterday, we got to the hospital around 5:30 a.m. for Abigail’s su...
Aug 05, 2026

Faith Over Fear: Preparing for Surgery Day

We made it to Boston around 3:00 p.m. yesterday! The flight went sm...
Jul 31, 2026

Our Biggest Prayer Yet

Abigail met her teacher yesterday and got to briefly walk around th...
Jul 29, 2026

A Week We’ll Never Forget

The last few weeks have been a whirlwind, which is why I haven’t ha...
Jul 06, 2026

NICU Memories and Disney Bound Next Week

We had a wonderful Fourth of July weekend! Devin had Friday off, so...
Jul 01, 2026

From Soccer Nights to Disney Dreams

This past weekend was busy!On Saturday, we watched the Portugal vs ...
Jun 22, 2026

Cherishing the Moments Along the Way

Summer is flying by, and I can’t believe it’s already the end of Ju...
Jun 14, 2026

Making Memories Before Surgery

It’s been a little while since I’ve written an update, but life has...
Jun 02, 2026

Where Has the Time Gone?

It was a busy weekend for our family. On Saturday, Devin and I went...
May 29, 2026

This Surgery Could Change So Much for Abigail

This week went by quickly. It seemed like we had something going on...
May 26, 2026

From K9 Visits to Surgery Planning

I hope everyone had a blessed Memorial Day weekend. On Friday, the ...
May 19, 2026

We Thought This Day Would Never Come…

It was a busy weekend for us. As soon as Devin picked Abigail and m...
May 16, 2026

Boston Update: CT Scan, Salivagram, and Next Steps

I typed this update from the airplane as we were heading back to Vi...
May 12, 2026

Mayfest Weekend & A Community We’re Thankful For

What a fun and busy weekend we had!On Friday, we kicked off Mayfest...
May 07, 2026

One Week Home & Finding Our Rhythm Again

Tomorrow will already be a week since we’ve been back home, and tim...
Apr 30, 2026

What a Month, Boston — Thank You for Everything

As we wrap up this past month in Boston and prepare to head back ho...
Apr 28, 2026

Even in Setbacks, God Is Faithful

Today, Abigail had her swallow study, and the results showed that s...
Apr 28, 2026

Strong Lungs and a Healing Airway

Yesterday was a busy day for Abigail and our family. In the morning...
Apr 24, 2026

A Step Forward in Communication

At 8am this morning, I received a call from the augmentative commun...
Apr 22, 2026

Jaw Reconstruction Ahead: Preparing for Abigail’s Next Procedure

Today Abigail had an appointment with the maxillofacial surgeon, an...
Apr 21, 2026

A Three-Hour Appointment Worth Every Minute

Abigail had an appointment with the aerodigestive team this morning...
Apr 20, 2026

Lessons Learned on Marathon Monday

It’s been rainy and chilly the last few days here in Boston. Yester...
Apr 18, 2026

Discharge Update & What’s Next

Abigail got discharged from the hospital this morning!Yesterday was...
Apr 16, 2026

Grateful for Progress, Trusting What’s Next

This week is flying by. Abigail didn’t sleep well last night due to...
Apr 14, 2026

A Double Celebration in the Midst of the Fight

Today is a special day for our family—it’s Abigail’s 4th birthday a...
Apr 11, 2026

Healing Continues, But Today Was Hard

Yesterday, Abigail went back to the OR. The surgeon shared some enc...
Apr 08, 2026

In the Waiting: Abigail’s Journey Continues

They took Abigail off the paralytic around 2:30pm today. She has do...
Apr 08, 2026

Answered Prayers: Surgery Update (April 6–8)

Monday, April 6 – Surgery DayWe arrived at the hospital around 5:15...
Apr 04, 2026

Pre-Op Appointments Complete

Yesterday was a full day of appointments. We left the apartment aro...
Apr 03, 2026

We Made It to Boston

We made it to Boston around 12:45pm yesterday. The plane we flew in...
Mar 27, 2026

The Final Week Before Boston

And just like that, we are 6 days away from leaving for Boston.This...
Mar 23, 2026

Preparing for Boston — 11 Days to Go

I can’t believe there are only 11 days left until we leave for Bost...
Mar 18, 2026

Support, Surprises, and Surgery Prep

We had a busy weekend doing things around the house, and we were bl...
Mar 14, 2026

Sweet Moments, Scary Moments, and 19 Days Until Boston

This week went by fast.On Wednesday, when Devin got home from work,...
Mar 11, 2026

Three Weeks Until Boston: A Grateful Update and Prayer Requests

This week is flying by. I can’t believe that in just three weeks we...
Mar 06, 2026

A Big Medical Update: What Doctors Found and What Comes Next

Abigail and I got back from Boston last night. I wanted to share an...
Feb 26, 2026

A Fast Week & Big Things Ahead

This week has gone by so fast. Abigail had school on Tuesday and to...
Feb 23, 2026

From Birthday Fun to Important Steps Forward

This past Saturday was a fun and full day for our family. The kids ...
Feb 20, 2026

Between Hospital Calls and Workouts

It was a busy week for us. Abigail started staying at school for tw...
Feb 16, 2026

Dreaming of Disney While Preparing for Boston

Last Wednesday, Gunnar had a dentist appointment that turned out to...
Feb 10, 2026

When “Nothing to Talk About” Is a Blessing

Yesterday, Abigail had a full day of appointments at the University...
Feb 07, 2026

Another Confirmation: God’s Hand in Abigail’s Care

This past Thursday, CHOP reached out to me about the treatment plan...
Feb 03, 2026

Celebrating Progress at Home and School

Abigail went back to school today after being out for a week due to...
Jan 30, 2026

Home, Haircuts, and Hope

We survived the snowstorm this past weekend. We stayed home the ent...
Jan 21, 2026

March in Boston, April in Faith

I hope everyone had a wonderful and restful long weekend as we hono...
Jan 12, 2026

A Busy Weekend, a Grateful Heart

This past weekend was busy from start to finish.On Saturday, we had...
Jan 07, 2026

This Week’s Update

This past weekend, Devin and I took the kids to the movie theater f...
Dec 31, 2025

A Wonderful Christmas and Looking Ahead to 2026

We had such a wonderful Christmas this year, celebrating with both ...
Dec 17, 2025

Appointments, School Wins, and Gratitude

The last few days have been busy. I’m currently on antibiotics for ...
Dec 06, 2025

From Uncertainty to Pre-K

Thursday was a huge day for our family—Abigail started her very fir...
Nov 23, 2025

A Quick Getaway to Florida

This past week, we took a quick but refreshing trip to sunny Florid...
Nov 15, 2025

Sick Days, Sunshine Ahead, and a Big Birthday

Abigail came down with a fever and just wasn’t herself, so today I ...
Nov 05, 2025

From UVA to Make-A-Wish

Today was dentist day for Abigail at the University of Virginia! As...
Oct 27, 2025

When God Opens Doors

The last few weeks have been busy with the usual day-to-day life an...
Oct 16, 2025

In His Hands: Finding Peace in the Uncertainty

We arrived late last night in Pennsylvania after a long drive with ...
Oct 11, 2025

Trusting God as We Head to CHOP

Hi everyone,This past week was slower for us, which was really nice...
Oct 02, 2025

Mark Your Calendars: April 6

The last few days have been full of doctor appointments and phone c...
Sep 25, 2025

Finding Strength in a Hard Week

It’s been a long and busy week for our family. A few days ago, Abig...
Sep 22, 2025

From Stomach Troubles to Stitches

It was a medically busy weekend for us. Friday night, Abigail sudde...
Sep 16, 2025

Discharged, Discussions, and Decisions Ahead

Abigail was discharged from the University of Virginia this morning...
Sep 15, 2025

Trusting God in the Unknown

As many of you know, Abigail was scheduled to have her tonsils and ...
Sep 11, 2025

Surgery Updates: April in Boston and Monday at UVA

We finally got some news from Boston! I was able to speak with the ...
Sep 06, 2025

Short Update

Dr. Rahbar (ENT) agreed with Dr. Resnick’s (plastic surgeon) plan f...
Aug 30, 2025

Our Trip to Boston

As many of you know, we left this past Wednesday to head to Boston ...
Aug 20, 2025

Busy Week of Appointments and Preparing for Boston

This week has been a busy one with doctor appointments. Abigail had...
Aug 15, 2025

Quick Surgery Update

This evening, the University of Virginia OR scheduler called to let...
Aug 15, 2025

Growing Stronger: Abigail’s GI Update & Surgery Plans

Yesterday, Abigail had an appointment with GI at the University of ...
Aug 13, 2025

Boston Bound

In just two weeks, we’ll be heading to Boston! This will be our fir...
Aug 08, 2025

Back to School

In just a few weeks, both Abigail and Gunnar will be starting schoo...
Aug 05, 2025

A Special Flight Thanks to PALS SkyHope

We wanted to share that at the end of August, our family will be fl...
Jul 30, 2025

With Faith and Prayer, We’re Headed to Boston

After a couple of days of prayer, Devin and I have made the decisio...
Jul 24, 2025

Boston or CHOP

The ENT nurse from Boston called me earlier and said Dr. Rahbar doe...
Jul 23, 2025

Prayer Request

We got a call yesterday from the ENT nurse in Boston. Dr. Rahbar is...
Jul 19, 2025

UVa update

Abigail had an appointment this past Thursday at UVA with both immu...
Jul 19, 2025

July 19, 2025 Update

We wanted to share a quick update about Abigail’s medical care and ...
Jun 22, 2025

June 22, 2025 Update

We leave for Pennsylvania this upcoming Wednesday. Abigail has seve...

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