I’m pregnant*. No, the asterisk is not an error. Being pregnant* is very different than being pregnant. (Well, physically, the same birds-and-bees scenario happens.) Mentally and emotionally though, the asterisk makes all the difference. Pregnant* equates to “pregnant after … Continued
Up until my 30s, I saw many blessings from God, that looked like… well, blessings. √ Caring and supportive parents √ Happy childhood √ Academic success √ Growing career in my field √ Encouraging husband and beautiful daughter √ New … Continued
Although this is a throwback post, something I wrote this time of year four years ago, the thoughts still echo in my heart today. I am blessed. There’s no doubt about it. A warm home, loving husband, supportive … Continued
Did you know that out of all the senses, scent is the one most greatly tied to memory? I learned this years ago when I interviewed an ambitious entrepreneur for a story for our regional magazine. I tucked this … Continued
Until recently, I’ve never understood Ecclesiastes 7:1-14. The day of one’s death being better than the day of one’s birth? A house of mourning better than a house of feasting? Sorrow better than laughter? I’ve experienced both mourning and feasting, … Continued
Two things I want to do are constantly pushed to the backburner. Writing and exercising. The two used to come easily to me, happening naturally during the course of a day. But now after working a full-time job-and-a-half, making sure … Continued
So the clock will strike midnight, and the ball will drop, and I never have been anticipating a new beginning more than this moment. Maybe you’re with me. The past 365 days (and more) have held many moments I’m … Continued
I’m going to confess the obvious. I’m Italian. I love pasta. It’s easy to cook and very easy to eat! I could probably serve it and eat it daily without tiring! My go-to sauce is a simple, homemade … Continued
October 15 is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day. My first reaction is to scoff. There’s seriously a national holiday to prompt me to remember my two lost little loves!?!? Mommies don’t need a reminder. We’re aware. It’s something we … Continued
Dear Daughter, I’m about to tell you four little words that have been used in motivational and inspirational speaking, well… never. You can’t do it. No, in motivating speeches, you might hear something like… “If you … Continued
It’s supposed to be here, but I haven’t seen it. Fresh. Warm. Color. Newness. In its place are desaturated greys, bare, melancholy, cold… still stagnant. Spring… are you there? I’ve felt a bit sunk into the … Continued
My family of five looks much different than I had envisioned. Instead of two parents holding hands of three little ones, my husband and I hold the hands of just one child. In the last few months, two of … Continued