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two days in the same pajamas
a napping, sick, two-year old
an only child
no shower yet (again)
six days before Christmas
life
a mother of three children
tired
a history major
laughter
a brain tumor patient
honest
a self-portrait
transparent
a wife & partner
grateful
contemplating dinner tonight
reflective
a friend
no make up
laundry to sort and fold
my glamour
a photographer
love
two boys with dyslexia
beautiful
wishing time stood still
a writer
content
trying not to sweat the small stuff
a sense of humor
contemplative…
This is Real. This is me. Who are you?
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A mom to a 6 year old and a 4 year old
A sister,
Daughter
Wife
Partner
Sometimes scared of the unknown
Wishing brain tumors didn’t exist
A dental hygienist by trade
Often exhausted, how did I get here?
A survivor,
A dreamer, and wishing I was more creative.
Always disheveled, never early anymore.
Wondering what to make for lunch/dinner?
Want to capture the world through photography
Want to express myself through the art of dance
Want to experience all life has to offer
Want to see my children grow up
Want to meet and know my grandchildren one day
Know that life is a gift
Trusting God with my future
Thankful for what I have experienced so far
Thankful for the family that I know and love
May they always know I love them tremendously.
41
Mom to 19 year old
Stepmom to 22 and 25 year olds
All girls
Late career starter
Great Therapist to others
Trouble listening to own advice
Compassionate
Empathetic
Loving
Kind
Grateful
Crier
Optimistic
Survivor
Dreamer
Lots of goals and concerned I won’t have enough time to complete them
Marathoner
Yet couch potato in the evenings
Lover of chocolate
Cupcakes and most things sweet
Raised in the Midwest so football runs through my veins
Relocated to New England where it feels like home
Just want to always be happy!
That was hard and fun! Thanks for the challenge.
Ok, here I go!
43 (and in love with my age)
Mom of 3 beautiful girls
Wife
Partner
Daughter
Loves to Hug
Insecure
Fierce
Afraid to never “measure up”
Confident
Wishes for a stronger bond with Mother and Sister
My stepmom is one of my best friends
Mom to children with different learning disabilities
Thinks too much
Loves unconditionally
Always thinks there is a rule to follow
Realizes that there are no rules that I have to follow
Supported
Smart
Wishes I finished college
Should I be doing more?
Have I done enough?
True Friend
Always Smiling
Loves life
Last but not least: Has a huge admiration for the person who write this blog and things that she is an amazing mom, wife and friend. Wishes I got to see her more.
Thank you. Thanks for sharing and thank you for your support & friendship!
this is me
late bloomer
forgetful
optimistic
hardworking
anxious
insecure
selfish
selfless
watching and listening
knows more than you think
should not be underestimated
under appreciated
loved unconditionally
challenging childhood
working on forgiving
always changing
wants to be
faster, better, stronger
craving quiet
dreams of alone time
just a little peace, please?
learning to stop
smell the roses
laugh a little
it’s not so serious
living the life I always wanted
so very fortunate
even with the flaws
remembering
maybe this me is good enough
Thank you for opening up and sharing. This is wonderful.
39
Mom to 2 1/2 year old twins, step mom
Tired
Constantly feeling like a failure as a mom
Wife
Best friend
Daughter
Angry at mom for constantly making me feel guilty for moving to AZ
Dreamer
Blessed with family and friends
Making it up as I go along
Wondering what to do with my life once kids go to school
Scared
So many ideas
Thankful for all life has allowed me
Want to do more for others
Animal lover
Missing my family
Hair a mess
Kids food and snot always on me
Never feel put together
Love to laugh and feel you need a sense of humor to get through life
Loving
Beautiful. Honest. Thank you for sharing.
❤
45 years old…not feeling young
broken with multiple surgeries, fractures, herniated discs
not a victim, but grieving
sometimes angry
a mother of 2, age 8 and 4
a wife for 11 1/2 wonderful years
a daughter, a friend
musical – piano, French horn, singer, violin
dancer
a writer
creative
strong willed, stubborn
contemplative and reflective
philosophical and analytical
thoughtful
Loving
sometimes confrontational
tired
alive
well loved
blessed with wonderful friends and family
former clinical social worker
pondering my identify; what will I do when I grow up?
I love my cat Mr. Gibbs
Oh, thank you for sharing. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing too :o)
mom of 2 kids i love more than anything
120 days off alcohol, thank God
work full time nights in a busy hospital
sister, daughter, step daughter, step sister and friend to many
worry wart
grateful for my problems
always know it could be worse
try all the time
fight demons
smile
help others
listener
seeker of happiness and good
feel empty at times but always get filled, mostly from people like you
Keep fighting, think positive, dont let the negatives take you down, laugh, be silly, you are awesome!
Awesome. Thank you for being so honest and for sharing.
Dad Fifty one
Father of four, three in college
Financially challenged
Long distance working remote
Missing the family
Agents parents – only child
Feeling the pressure
Can I retire? Will I Retire?
All going too fast…
Read your post
We are healthy and strong
Our challenges pale in comparison
First world problems,
self-centered fears
Feeling embarrassed
Totally blessed
Perspective renewed – make it stick
Prayers and thoughts for you
Sending strength your way
Thank you. This is beautiful and I am grateful that you shared. Blessings your way.
I’ll take that challenge…
a daughter
striped socks
single
a friend
supported
in desperate need of a haircut
lost
confused
a cook
grateful
a designer
free
a domestic artist
loved
a writer
scared
a teacher
exhausted
my favorite boots have holes in them
a working woman’s hands
exhausted
a mess
an open heart
Oh, Beth! I love this. Thank you for taking on the challenge!!! Thank you my friend.
God bless. I am praying for you.
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Thank you Greg. Blessing to you as well.