Stories are meant to be shared; so take a breath and linger here awhile. Finding joy is not always easy, but perhaps in reading stories of my journey you will connect, be inspired and find ways to fill your glass again!
Last week my family and I returned from the most magical place on earth, Disney World. We returned with a bucket full of core memories, a stronger bond, full hearts, a couple souvenirs and stories we will share for years to come. The last time we went to Disney my...
Is there such a thing as mom burnout because if that’s a diagnosis, I’d like to be prescribed 5 days alone, with hot, healthy meals cooked for me, all housework and laundry done upon my return, bubbly warm baths and a nice massage to start each day and end each...
This week I heard a quote on the radio, and yes for those snickering I do still listen to the radio every morning while packing lunches and starting my day. There is so much joy in morning radio, where the hosts play off each other, taking silly polls, sharing stories,...
My mom once told me that we don’t truly measure time until we have children of our own. This week I felt that deeply. My daughter, the oldest, the one who made me a mom turned 13 and I felt like just yesterday I was cradling her in my arms,...
In early September 2024 I received the worst phone call of my life. I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. I was out walking my dog when the call came in and my legs went numb. The world around me spun like a dream. My ears rang and I couldn’t process...
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