Today, I am sharing 25 Christmas gifts that I am thankful for this year! During the rush of the Christmas season, it can be easy to lose sight of all of the gifts that one has already received, which one can be thankful for. Today, I am going to share 25 Christmas gifts that I […]
December 15, 2016 marked 6 years on my personal journey of healing… This morning I woke up to another day, another breath of life. I woke up right around the same time of the morning, in which I was facing my death six years ago. I woke up to my little girl saying, “Mama”; and in […]
After a challenging life season, I am grateful to welcome in a new season of life. As I’ve recently shared, I have finally found myself a healthcare team that is truly helping me. Part of my rehabilitation includes a few exercises, which are meant to help strengthen me. In strengthening my body, the goal […]
Sibling love is the sweetest, isn’t it?! I find it extra heartwarming when I see two of the babies that I carried in my womb, growing and coming to a place in life where they are now able to play together. This morning, I sat back, watched, and smiled as Jack (3) and Kaitlyn (6-months) […]
Today I am sharing 5 parenting tips for raising happy children! I am a Mama to two beautiful children. For the most part, my children are happy. I want your children to be happy, too! My children, Jack (3) and Kaitlyn (6-months), have given me such an overwhelming sense of purpose in life. They are […]
How committed are you? Do you find yourself falling short in the area of accountability often? I know it is hard to take a good hard look at ourselves, but this is a really important question to ask. I have to admit, in the past I have cancelled plenty of commitments that I had made. […]
Do you struggle with accepting your body? It starts early, doesn’t it? The societal influence. The comparisons. The fixation on “imperfections”. For me, I battled my body from the time I was young. In elementary school, I developed early and this was the source of teasing and humiliation. In middle school, I was awkward and I […]
After hearing “the plane” for about the fiftieth time, I have had just about enough of drawing airplanes. My son is absolutely fascinated with airplanes. He is OBSESSED! This means that when he says “color”, I draw. I draw airplanes ALL DAY LONG. After the airplane comes a guaranteed request for helicopters (“hel-cop-ters” as he says) and elephants […]
I just read ‘Father Forgets” by W. Livingston Larned. Have you read it? As well known as it is, I had not come across this piece of writing until this morning. As I read it, it made me smile. I couldn’t help but think of my 1 year old son, Jack, and his love for […]