Bounding into the house after a day out with Paul, Cooper began yelling “Happy Birthday Mommy!”. I had to laugh wondering what he was up to since it’s a few months past my birthday. Digging into a shopping bag, while Paul stood watching quietly, he pulled out the surprise he’d told me he’d chosen especially … Continue reading
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White Out
The wind has been howling and snow blowing down from the sky. My thin southern blood is no match for the cold. No matter the layers and hot cups of tea, my fingers and toes will always be cold. Yet, as I bundle up to keep myself warm, the boys think that shorts and t-shirts are fine … Continue reading
Three Gifts
I either get flack or positive remarks on our family holiday gift giving tradition. Aside from what the boys receive from Grandparents, Godparents and a few very close family friends, they only receive three gifts each from Santa. Nothing comes from us and the boys believe the three gifts are from Santa, which of course … Continue reading
The First Stocking
I was determined, 12 years ago, to make our first Christmas special. With no room for a tree in our small urban condo, we spent our evenings admiring the lit and beautifully decorated trees in the living rooms in the building next to us. It was a good thing we didn’t have any room for … Continue reading
Tree Hunt Beauty II
Off we ventured this weekend to our favorite tree farm in North Georgia in our hunt for the 2010 family Christmas tree. From the tractor ride out to the fields, to the hide and seek games among the trees and the roasted marshmallows afterward it was yet again, a fun-filled day. I’m a sucker for tradition and got sentimental as … Continue reading
Breaking Down The Holiday
Our kitchen was full of conversation, our yard full of playing children, our tables and bellies full of food, much laughter was enjoyed and our hearts full of gratitude as we celebrated with friends and family by our side Thursday. It was a great time and so wonderful to reconnect with an old friend and … Continue reading
Season of Thanks
The crisp cool air, falling leaves, sweaters and down vests, the warmth of a crackling fire in the living room, aromas of hearty home cooked meals permeating the house, college football on TV, endless games of backyard ball, runny noses and rosy cheeks, and of course Thanksgiving. I love Fall. It’s by far my favorite … Continue reading
Ugh
I’m dreading my MRI tomorrow. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, this process is like playing Russian Roulette with a loaded gun. I’ve managed to survive 11 empty chambers and now I’ll wait tomorrow to see if the 12th chamber will serve up a blank or a bullet. Thank God for sedation and the lingering after effects … Continue reading
A View Through Our Lens
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The Dialogue
Some moments just stick with you. A moment not out of the ordinary in my realm, but it’s provided some reflection on where life and this piece of shit brain tumor has brought us. At a Patient Family Advisor Council meeting last week at Emory we were progressing through introductions when a profound dialogue occurred. There … Continue reading
A Wave and A Smile
For four years as I’ve driven down a road in my area, I’ve been the happy recipient of a giant smile and friendly wave. It took me a while to figure out what was going on. To be honest I assumed I was mistaken for someone else. Not until I was out running one day … Continue reading
An Unexpected Whirlwind
I never saw this coming yesterday, but appreciate it nevertheless. Freshly Pressed on the Word Press front page. Wow! What began yesterday as a plan to begin my 30 Day Gratitude Challenge resulted in a post to share it on a whim. Certainly, that decision to share resulted in a huge response to say the … Continue reading
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