Its been 3 years since I wrote my first and only blog about our journey. The first was my declaration. A declaration that we would help our son heal, grow and thrive and that we would get through this stronger. This second chapter is about our journey so far. A journey that few will ever […]
I know I suck at updating this blog. I own that. I wanted to outline a few things that seem to be working nearly across the board in several forums weeks ago, but life then happened. Before I do that, however, I want to share something else with you. Over the last several weeks, I […]
I am not one who believes everything happens for any specific reason. I am more inclined to believe that there are however, lessons within each new experience. I also believe there is a possibility that life will present similar experiences until we have a significant understanding of the necessary lesson. Little Man had a rough […]
It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who […]
8 Thoughts on Being 8 For Little Man 1. I love you to infinity and beyond. And then some. No matter what. 2. It is my dream that you will remember the good times. There are lots. 3. Hold on tight. It goes fast (like Mamu used to tell me). 4. Your heart is a […]
I grew up in a simpler time, in an idyllic town, with a picture perfect family, in a neighborhood that I cannot seem to replicate no matter how many times I pack up and move. My young childhood, though not without typical childhood struggles, set the gold standard. I remember during my pregnancy, dreaming about […]
Birthday month is rapidly approaching in our household. My son was born a week after my husband’s birthday. Not to mention the fact that he shares his birthday with his uncle and his birthday month with two cousins and his Grammie. Six August birthdays. My mom came to visit us in the desert and we […]
Hi All! I know it has been a while. I think there comes a time for everyone when stepping back to catch your breath is a really healthy thing to do. Sometimes you just have to stop everything in order to start something. Both Steve and I were reading and researching and fielding questions so […]
What motivates you? I mean, what makes you want to jump out of your chair and act? Is it music? Family? Money? A hobby? Your career? What about your kids? If you read my last post, it was pretty clear that little man wasn’t doing well. We couldn’t figure out what had happened. He had […]
Little Man did not have a good night last night. In fact, it was pretty downright horrific. I take no pleasure in sharing this, by the way. Pity-seeking is not even on the radar and, while I find the consoling messages lovely in both thought and gesture, I am growing rather tired of it all. […]