Welcome to Bischoff Adventures!  I am blogging on a site not linked to a hospital for the first time in 3 years!  It's invigorating and frightening all in the same.  There is a distinct reality in this transition that we are truly living our "new normal".  We are elated that the drama is behind us, but know all too well that we will be back in the hospital one day...it's just a matter of who, when, why and for how long.  What is bizarre to me, however, is that I have accepted this reality recognizing the importance of having some comfort level with our new normal to prevent feeling like I have been kicked in the gut every time we face a new issue. 

Reagan was seizure free for 2.5 years and just when we thought our journey was behind us, she started having seizures again.  This blog is founded on one premise.  That there is no "cure" for our children's diagnoses.  Reagan will always have Cerebral Palsy.  Cole will always have Hydrocephalus.  And for all parents with special needs children, we must not allow ourselves to get beat down with every set back, but rather embrace the speed bump and focus moving past it so the memory can be in the rear view mirror.  This was a HUGE breakthrough for me in being at peace with our "new normal". 

With the transition from CaringBridge to Bischoff Adventures, We are excited about sharing our story from one journey to the next rather than from one doctor's appointment to the next. Sharing our successes and tribulations, garnering support when we have a tough day and allowing all of us to remember to focus on the blessings in our lives, for as we have learned, we should never take anything for granted.

Did someone say blessings?  We were blessed with a very relaxing trip to Hilton Head, SC.  We enjoyed beautiful weather for the beach, swimming at the pool, feeding the fish, racing boats, watching the dolphins, outlet shopping and a day trip to Savannah, GA.  Hopefully you will enjoy a few of our pictures....