It’s time for an update. It’s been so long, I honestly don’t know where to begin. I think I’ll bullet point the last five months just to get everyone up to speed. Despite the… { read more }
Hello! Remember me? I know, I barely do as well. But here I am this morning, writing to you from my deck like I used to do. It feels good to be back doing… { read more }
This is the week we were supposed to travel to Chicago to celebrate B. She was supposed to walk across a stage in her puffy JD regalia to receive her doctoral degree in law.… { read more }
Lack of motivation, inability to focus, isolation, loneliness, uncertainty, fear, sadness, testing of faith, poor sleep and more – if this feels familiar, you’re right! It’s grief…again. In some ways, I feel conditioned for… { read more }
It’s so easy to feel disappointed in this life. Things don’t turn out the way I expect, people often disappoint me, and sometimes MY plans don’t work out. In times like this, it’s harder… { read more }
Things are moving so quickly and I’m consumed by all of it. I need to regroup and shift my focus. In effort to find peace in times of chaos, I’ve decided to write short… { read more }
It’s been almost four years since Mark died. I look back and see all the ways I’ve been brave, strong, faithful, determined and persevering. And yet, it’s easier to notice all the ways I… { read more }
Tragedy has struck again. This time, capturing the attention of the world. Kobe Bryant may be the fame behind this latest heart-wrenching story, but we know this shock, devastation, and grief – it happens… { read more }
Today would’ve/should’ve been our 15th wedding Anniversary. Google tells me the traditional wedding gift for the 15th anniversary is crystal and the modern gift is a watch. I’m imagining we would’ve gotten each other watches, since… { read more }
This is my fourth holiday season since the loss of my husband. I can’t believe it, honestly. Sometimes it feels like yesterday, and other times, so very long ago. I like to stop and… { read more }