New Traditions and What If’s

With Paul off with Cooper at Home Depot collecting materials to build a fire station for his collection of life-size fire trucks around the house, I hung out in the backyard with Tucker playing football this morning. He seemed rather quiet and contemplative so I asked him if he wanted to take a walk. He perked up … Continue reading →

Coming Clean

In light of the chaos that ensued yesterday which ultimately necessitated my being admitted to the hospital, my ability to maintain a secret neatly bundled in a private package has suddenly gotten more difficult.  Yesterday was the second time I participated in Emory’s Doctor for a Day. A program for corporate and community leaders to … Continue reading →

Everything Happens For A Reason

At least it usually does. Chance meetings, people and things crossing paths with our everyday lives when the timing is right and you need them the most. Ranging from the small blessings and pay it forward moments to the large, knock your socks off “You must be kidding me! Hot Damn!” things, events and people … Continue reading →

Super Belly Bowl

Since the Jets took out our beloved Patriots in the playoffs my super fans devastation has only recently worn off. New England Patriots Super Fan: Playoff Loss Devastation   As fans, we have no real passion for tonight’s game, but we’ll make the best of it and choose a team to cheer for and put our heart and voices behind. Consensus, last … Continue reading →

Look Up

Clouds. I love taking photos of them almost as much as I love watching them.   I get lost in them. They’re always beautiful no matter the shape, color or size.  Taking time to appreciate and really watch them always brings me back to my childhood. Hours were spent as a child laying in the grass gazing upward … Continue reading →

Milestones

I opened my eyes this morning only to have two eyes and a button nose staring back at me. “Good Morning Mommy! Can I have my Eggs and Bacon?” he called running out of the room. I rolled out of bed, stepped into my slippers, grabbed my glasses and headed to the kitchen scrolling through the 23 emails … Continue reading →

Unexpected Monday Discoveries

In the midst of an unrelated online search this morning, I came upon myself. How ’bout them apples!   Funny thing is that I didn’t even know the piece was out there. I’ve done a few interviews and a photo shoot over the past 9 months relating to my diagnosis, our journey with my brain tumor … Continue reading →

Resilience

It all began here and it’s been a long 8 months.  Long would certainly be one way to describe the time. These have also come to mind and were uttered often… nightmare, endless, miserable, lonely, challenging, exhausting, heart-broken, desperate, proud, strong, capable, accepting and appreciative.  Above all, setting aside all the words, feelings and fits … Continue reading →

What We Saw

We ventured out today to fetch some needed groceries. Staples like more eggs, sandwich makings, bribery candy, yogurt and anything that would fit in my backpack.   We walked. The exercise was great and we survived at least a half-dozen near wipe outs on the ice and the boys ate enough snow and ice to keep them … Continue reading →

Snowmageddon Southern Style

Tomorrow is day three of being stranded at home.   Unless you’re living under a rock, the South got slapped with a nasty winter storm. It’s chaos here. Measuring just over 7 inches of white fluff at our house with a sleek layer of ice on top from hours of sleet Monday, it’s a beautiful disaster. At … Continue reading →

Plain and Simple

I’ve been a slacker lately and taken a bit of a mental break from writing. I’ve been listening to your recent grumbling about my silence and I’m sorry for the break. Trust me, there’s plenty coming down the pike, but to be honest, I’ve enjoyed the mental break and distance from my computer.   We enjoyed an outstanding Christmas and … Continue reading →

Merry Snowy Christmas 2010

Courtesy of a rare Southern snow storm, we’re being treated with an extraordinary white Christmas here in Atlanta. A Christmas we’ll remember for years to come not simply because we’ve spent the entire day in our PJ’s , but because wishes can come true when you’re little and wish for snow on Christmas.  Here’s a … Continue reading →

Summing Up A Year

2010 has been a year of tumultuous change for our family and yet, in the end, it’s been a year filled with immeasurable rewards.   We’ve carved out one hell of a road this year and I’d do it again. While we’ve followed the path least traveled, in the end, we’re closing 2010 with a stronger … Continue reading →