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Jason and I met when we were 18…move-in day Freshman year at UW-Eau Claire. We were together all through college and got married the summer after we graduated in August, 2000. Our daughter, Anna was born November, 2001. Our sons Seth and Levi were born in July, 2003 and August, 2007. Life was good. On May 4, 2020 Jason was diagnosed with an aggressive, terminal brain cancer called Glioblastoma. After a 15 month battle with this cruel disease he passed away on August 4, 2021. To read more about his journey check out his Caring Bridge site.

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Glioblastoma Awareness Day 2026

July 15th–Glioblastoma Awareness Day. Prior to Jason getting diagnosed with this terminal brain cancer in 2020 I had never heard of it. Now I live the effects of it every day and am much more aware of glimpses of it in the news…famous people that have been diagnosed…and subsequently died. I don’t want to talk…

Cabin Adventures 2026

I have been enjoying some cabin time in Minong, WI. Anna, Levi, the dogs and I drove up last Thursday. Levi drove home yesterday because he had to work today. Seth was unable to make it this year because of work. It’s hard planning family time with 3 working, adult kids! Last August we were…

Summer Adventures

I haven’t written in a little bit…where to start? Let’s start with the fun stuff. I’ve been pretty busy adventuring the past month or so. Anna and I took a trip to Portland, Oregon over Memorial Day weekend to visit my brother and his family. The trip was spectacular. Highlights include: 8 mile hike at…

There are things that we don’t want to happen but have to accept, things we don’t want to know but have to learn, and people we can’t live without but have to let go. –J Jareau

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