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
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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
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
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
A Four Letter Word
I asked Tucker, as I do everyday, how his day was at school. He said, “Not Good“, then came a flood of tears. I swooped in with a hug and began to peel back what was hiding behind the tears streaming down his face. It was a four letter word. A little girl in his … 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
Boxes & Soap
Whoever decided to re-merchandise the Pharmacy area at my grocery store should have probably been in line with me on Friday to see where they may have possibly gone astray. Waiting to pick up a prescription with too many other people in line, my boys goofing around next to me, I counted the minutes until my sitter arrived … Continue reading
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