This morning I was faced with a choice, actually every morning I am blessed to wake up I face the same choice. Do I take a moment before getting up to begin my day based in gratitude and positivity, or do I just grumble as I get out of bed & begin my routine? I… Continue reading a new day
I have been thinking a lot about this topic lately. In large part due to the anniversary of my losing my mom. I remember so many times over the last 18 years just wishing I could have her back. For me personally, I have been living with this life altering loss for almost 2 decades.… Continue reading hindsight
in about 4 years. I am a list maker. I make lists for everyday things & some longer term things as well. I was never the person though who created 5 year plans or have very specific things that they felt they need to accomplish by a certain age or number of years. I have… Continue reading I’m moving
It may seem a little dramatic but, I thought of a different idea for a blog post. I spent a lot of time working on it, saved it, picked categories & tags for it as well. It was sitting quietly in my draft folder waiting patiently for the morning when I would publish it. Hours… Continue reading defining moments
Grief is obviously a byproduct of loss. Loss by death or loss by an ending. There are volumes of writings & thoughts on the death of a loved one. I lost my mother almost 18 years ago. I know about mourning death and as the anniversary of this life altering loss is almost here, I… Continue reading grief
Why yes, I have decided to go there today. I have a love/hate relationship with these contraptions. I believe that as this post develops, I am going to realize there is probably more hate going on than love but I have surprised myself before. First, I feel I should begin with the obvious, Why? Why… Continue reading The bra
This past weekend I was able to spend some time with my girl. She apparently missed me too & decided to stay with me in the hotel Saturday night. She has only been gone since mid August but she has changed. She is responsible for herself now, being off at college and it is pretty… Continue reading the corner
What is more important than – having someone tell you how proud of you they are? – having someone support & encourage you? – having someone be your cheerleader? – having someone show you grace? – having someone forgive you? What is much more important than those wonderful things… – learning how to be proud… Continue reading Something to consider…..
Did you look at the title of this blog & think that she is just jumping on the ‘thought of the day’ bandwagon? Did you think, even for a minute ‘Great, someone else spouting more feel good mumbo jumbo?’ Well, that is the way I felt for a long time. Where your head, heart &… Continue reading Gratitude
Well Hello again… I needed a break so I took one but learned something that is helping me so I thought I would share it, perhaps it might help someone else as well. We have all of these wonderful inspirational quotes about moving on, moving forward, not looking back but ahead. When you are not… Continue reading Chapters
