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
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
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
I’m supposed to be pregnant. I’m supposed to be mid-third trimester, eight months along. If it were up to me. If I was the one who got to decide. I’m supposed to be gushing over 3D ultrasounds and journaling … Continued
Simple Idea: If you both are exactly the same, one of you is unnecessary. There is nothing like it. It’s a flavor combination dreamed up by culinary geniuses. It’s a combination more brilliant than salt and pepper, peanut butter … Continued
Simple Idea: Sometimes Done is Better Than Perfect “A thought will seldom last if it only remains a thought. When the mind is not focused on the thought, it fades almost as if it has never been, and the world … Continued