these are the days http://www.lentfamily.org/blog the lent family blog Sat, 12 Nov 2011 01:35:05 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 New pictures! http://www.lentfamily.org/blog/johanna/2011/11/new-pictures/ http://www.lentfamily.org/blog/johanna/2011/11/new-pictures/#comments Sat, 12 Nov 2011 01:35:05 +0000 Johanna http://www.lentfamily.org/blog/?p=502 Catching up on lost photos…Check out our Recent Picture section below!

]]> http://www.lentfamily.org/blog/johanna/2011/11/new-pictures/feed/ 0 Lone Tree 2011 – Pack 15 http://www.lentfamily.org/blog/yancy/2011/10/lone-tree-2011-pack-15/ http://www.lentfamily.org/blog/yancy/2011/10/lone-tree-2011-pack-15/#comments Mon, 03 Oct 2011 19:07:32 +0000 Yancy http://www.lentfamily.org/blog/?p=420 IMG_3544 IMG_3545 IMG_3546 IMG_3547 IMG_3549 IMG_3550 IMG_3552 IMG_3554 IMG_3557 IMG_3558 IMG_3559 IMG_3560 IMG_3561 IMG_3562 IMG_3563 IMG_3564 IMG_3565 IMG_3566 IMG_3567 IMG_3568 IMG_3569 IMG_3570 IMG_3573 IMG_3575 IMG_3577 IMG_3578 IMG_3579 IMG_3580 IMG_3581 IMG_3582 IMG_3583 IMG_3584 IMG_3585 IMG_3586 IMG_3588 IMG_3590 IMG_3593 IMG_3594 IMG_3596 IMG_3597 IMG_3598 IMG_3600 IMG_3601 IMG_3602 IMG_3603 IMG_3604 IMG_3606 IMG_3607 IMG_3610 IMG_3611 IMG_3613 IMG_3614 IMG_3616 IMG_3617 IMG_3618 IMG_3621 IMG_3622 IMG_3624 IMG_3625 IMG_3627 IMG_3628 IMG_3630 IMG_3631 IMG_3634 IMG_3635 IMG_3636 IMG_3639 IMG_3640 IMG_3641 IMG_3642 IMG_3643 IMG_3645 IMG_3646 IMG_3647 IMG_3649 IMG_3651 IMG_3652 IMG_3653 ]]> http://www.lentfamily.org/blog/yancy/2011/10/lone-tree-2011-pack-15/feed/ 0 It’s been awhile… http://www.lentfamily.org/blog/johanna/2011/07/its-been-awhile/ http://www.lentfamily.org/blog/johanna/2011/07/its-been-awhile/#comments Fri, 29 Jul 2011 14:37:22 +0000 Johanna http://www.lentfamily.org/blog/?p=397 I thought it might be time to revisit this site. Needs some updates! We’ll blame it on the fact that I went back to work last November, and a few things have fallen by the wayside. Thankfully, you can’t see the bedrooms of our house!

The five of us, and Sage, are very healthy, and typically happy. School ended in mid June, concluding another wonderful year. Emma moves on to middle school for 7th grade, Ethan moves up to 4th grade, and Eliot enters 2nd grade!

We are enjoying summer, although this working during the summer thing is getting difficult to adjust to! Our simple pool is proving to be much fun. The kids are in and out of it all day.

We have a busy August coming up: Ethan gets his new cochlear implant processors on Monday (very sleek, and lighter design); the fourth Ethan Lent Annual Golf Tournament is on Wednesday, in CT, and we all head to Sturbridge on Friday for the PMC.
PMC 2011
Many, many generous supporters have helped me achieve my fundraising minimum. Yancy is $1800 away from his minimum. If you haven’t donated, and are able to, please click here (you can send checks to us as well).

My intention is to get back to regular updates and pictures. Stay tuned!

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]]> http://www.lentfamily.org/blog/johanna/2010/11/kids-school-pictures/feed/ 0 A quintessential autumn day in New England http://www.lentfamily.org/blog/johanna/2010/10/a-quintessential-autumn-day-in-new-england/ http://www.lentfamily.org/blog/johanna/2010/10/a-quintessential-autumn-day-in-new-england/#comments Mon, 18 Oct 2010 00:41:41 +0000 Johanna http://www.lentfamily.org/blog/?p=369 We made a three hour trek to Haydenville, MA today…for a Labradoodle reunion! We traveled back roads from the north shore, to the Berkshires. Sage loved visiting with over 50 of her relatives…the moppets flounced and bounced around the scenic farm.



While all the dogs are hug-gable and lovable, we agree Sage is the perfect fit for our family…

more pictures here

]]> http://www.lentfamily.org/blog/johanna/2010/10/a-quintessential-autumn-day-in-new-england/feed/ 0 Three years later… http://www.lentfamily.org/blog/johanna/2010/08/three-years-later/ http://www.lentfamily.org/blog/johanna/2010/08/three-years-later/#comments Sat, 28 Aug 2010 20:47:49 +0000 Johanna http://www.lentfamily.org/blog/?p=365 Ethan received his bone marrow transplant on August 20, 2007. On Wednesday, August 25, 2010, Ethan had his three year post transplant appointments. A day in Boston with several exams and tests conclude he has well-functioning blood, heart and lungs. He is a very healthy 8 1/2 year old boy. Our happiness is unmeasurable…
Ethan hide-n-seek

]]> http://www.lentfamily.org/blog/johanna/2010/08/three-years-later/feed/ 1 3 Years Ago Today http://www.lentfamily.org/blog/yancy/2010/05/3-years-ago-today/ http://www.lentfamily.org/blog/yancy/2010/05/3-years-ago-today/#comments Fri, 07 May 2010 18:20:34 +0000 Yancy http://www.lentfamily.org/blog/?p=328 This is what the Love of my Life sent out today to all her friends, I was speechless.

It was 3 years ago today…May 7, 2007…

The pediatrician called me into the office with Ethan, and told me my little boy had leukemia.  While I don’t consider myself an overly religious person, my first response, reflex rather, was to make the sign of the cross and ask God to watch over us.  My disbelief lasted for all of 5 seconds, and my fighting instincts kicked in.  We had a plan.

The “plan” included Children’s Hospital, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, amazing doctors, nurses and support staff.  “Psych-social” help for Mom and Dad, sibling groups for Emma, meals to gather as a family…And the treatment plan…LIFE SAVING.  The odds were against Ethan…he beat the odds.  He is now almost 3 years in remission.

It’s my mission to give back…In three months, on August 7 and 8, I will ride the Pan Mass Challenge (PMC) 2010.  This 192 mile bike ride from Sturbridge to Provincetown, MA:

  • raises money for life-saving cancer research and treatment at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
  • gives 100% of all dollars raised to the Jimmy Fund

Yancy and I are eternally grateful to have our son with us today.  Our heart breaks for the families that lost their children.  We are riding for a cure.

I don’t like asking people for things, especially money.  This cause however, is so near and dear to us, that I will go out of my comfort zone.  If you could make a donation, it would mean a great deal.  Any amount is appreciated.  I realize that not everyone is in a position during these times to make a donation.  Please help spread the word.  It’s an amazing cause…Unfortunately, it touches all of us in some way.

To make a much appreciated donation, click here:  http://www.pmc.org/profile/JL0283 to read my story, or click here to get to the donation form:  https://www.pmc.org/egifts/giftinfo.asp?Paceline=donate&eGiftID=JL0283 . Thank you for your support.

With love and great hope,

Johanna Lent

]]> http://www.lentfamily.org/blog/yancy/2010/05/3-years-ago-today/feed/ 0 little tummies http://www.lentfamily.org/blog/johanna/2010/04/little-tummies/ http://www.lentfamily.org/blog/johanna/2010/04/little-tummies/#comments Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:41:13 +0000 Johanna http://www.lentfamily.org/blog/?p=240 While the past few weeks have been refreshing, enjoying new found sun, fresh outdoor air, running, biking and ball playing…the little ones have been fighting off a few viruses. Over the last four weeks, not a day has gone by without a tummy ache, throwing up, fever, etc. Em, Ethan and El have each missed at least one day of school this week. The good news? They’re on the mend, resting well, and starting to eat a bit better. And, while my patience are wearing thin with orders and whining, I have really enjoyed having the kids home this week. The sick days have been relaxing and enjoyable, paring back our extracurricular activities quite a bit. New found activities replace them: from relaxing beach walks, to cupcake baking, reading new books from the library, to catching up on chit-chat…The days remind me slightly of our home-school days a couple years ago…in a nice way.

So, to these viruses we can’t seem to kick, please go away…And to these relaxing sunny days, filled with happiness, comforts of home and togetherness, please come every day.

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Check out the video below to see why Ana rides…
AnaPMC2010_web

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Mommy - Rocks Mommy - Spring Mommy - Red Eliot's soda can on the ground Eliot - Cow Horse Eliot - My dog with my soda can Ethan - Bird house in the tree. Ethan - Black. red and green bird house Ethan - PMC Daddy - Swoosh Daddy - uHaul Daddy - Red ]]> http://www.lentfamily.org/blog/yancy/2010/03/family-project/feed/ 1