Since losing my husband there are things I have been handling like a boss. Home maintenance, mountains of paperwork, nurturing my children’s hearts, cleaning out the closets, developing this website and getting through a slew… { read more }
“I can’t seem to take it off yet.” Words that cut through my heart last night as I watched the latest episode of “This is Us.” (I promise I do more than just watch… { read more }
Last night I watched the documentary, “Gleason.” A friend had posted on Facebook about it recently, so I thought I’d watch. I’m obsessed with documentaries, in case you didn’t know that about me. I… { read more }
I’ve avoided this post for a long time. It’s painful. It’s complicated. It’s where my grief first began really. And it’s on my heart to share it with you. It’s a confession of sorts.… { read more }
I’m back! I spent the last couple weeks focusing on time with my family and Operation Christmas Survival. I’m happy and grateful to report we more than survived it. In fact, we mostly enjoyed… { read more }
It’s here! Christmas Eve is here and we made it! We made it through Thanksgiving and we are going to make it through Christmas. No matter where you are in your grief, no matter… { read more }
Can we just talk about Christmas for a second and how ridiculous the pace is? Even if you desire a slower speed, relaxation with family and a minute to breathe and take in the… { read more }
In three days, my daughter will graduate from college. I don’t know how this is possible, because I was just holding her in my arms yesterday, I swear! I’m so excited and proud I… { read more }
After the wedding, we honeymooned in the Rocky Mountains. We weren’t skiers but liked the idea of a mountain getaway after our winter wedding. We rented a chalet-style room, shopped, almost died on the… { read more }
After recovering from the “let me introduce you to the girl I’ve been dating” episode, Mark and I moved forward at a fast pace. I think his big duh moment was eye-opening… { read more }