Literally the first couple weeks after losing my husband, I started receiving emails and texts of job postings from friends. I realize this came from a place of genuine concern for my family’s financial… { read more }
It’s that time again – Thankful Thursday! Extra Grace Requireds: Well-intentioned people who say all the wrong things The end of Faux Spring Alternative Facts Calorie-counting and exercise. It’s high time to get health… { read more }
Last weekend was our elementary school’s annual Family Fun Night. I didn’t want to go, because I am pretty selfish about my weekends. Family Fun Night requires cordial small talk with people I don’t… { read more }
I’ve done really well I think, these past eleven months. I’ve grieved, for sure, but I’ve survived. I’ve anticipated, planned and conquered many “firsts” and I’ve done okay. I’ve been honest about my feelings;… { read more }
It’s time for Thankful Thursday! I know it helps me overcome the weekly weight of the things that bring me down to focus on the things that make me thankful. It doesn’t mean I… { read more }
Happy Valentine’s Day! I’m going to mostly let pictures speak for me today. Today is a reminder of how loved I was through the years of my marriage. I’m so thankful for the love… { read more }
I’m excited to announce a new weekly feature – Extra Grace Thankful Thursdays. I will be listing my Extra Grace Required moments of the week, followed by the moments of blessing and thanks. And… { read more }
We haven’t had much snow this winter. This is fine with me because I can’t stand the cold, the wind and the working in those conditions when there is snowfall. But last night we… { read more }
Dear Lolo, It’s that time of year again. I really wasn’t expecting it – it snuck up on me. Scrolling through my Facebook feed I start seeing pictures of young girls with their Dads as… { read more }
If I had to name just one emotion most prominent in my grief, I think it would be fear. When your heart is crushed by the weight of loss, there is certainly profound… { read more }