My dad is 73 and his health is declining. I grew up adoring my dad and seeing him like a hero, someone who worked hard and always had my back. Then when I was about 18 my dad made a series of decisions that shattered our family, broke our hearts and trust and left deep… Continue reading God warms even the coldest heart
2024 taught me that in life, no matter what year it is, we will make plans and many times those plans will not go the way we wanted and we will make mistakes. We will also disappoint people. 2024 was full of really beautiful moments and really hard ones, and as it comes to a… Continue reading 2024, before moving ahead
My emotions and my heart are all over the place tonight. I was reflecting on the past year and I suddenly just burst into tears, and the worst part is I feel guilty for having these moments. Because I know, trust me I know, that in the larger scope of things, everyone reading this and… Continue reading My 4th man in the fire, time after time
One thing I’ve learned since becoming a mom is that every day is full of calm and chaotic moments. It’s not ever just one or the other, but a mixture of both. I don’t know that I ever took time to make this observation prior to having children. Probably because my life is no longer… Continue reading Calm and Chaos
I love lazy mornings with no plans in sight for hours. They make me feel so calm. The kind where it’s 9 in the morning and everything feels light and airy because there is no rush of an appointment to get to. It’s Thanksgiving day and not only am I off work, but Manny is… Continue reading Grateful for the calm
I hope you all had a great Easter! Easter always gets me feeling the deepest emotions. Wherever you may stand in your belief and/or practice towards God, and whether or not you believe in religion or the church, I hope yesterday you were able to take a moment to reflect on this solid truth: Jesus… Continue reading The Good Shepherd
“It’s so important to pursue our kids. It gets busy in life and we can sometimes let those relationships slide and we can forget how quickly our children are growing up. You never want to overlook the long term relationship you’re building with your children.” That quote was from the last few minutes of a… Continue reading Let’s not ignore feelings
Last week was a bit rough for me. Tuesday morning in particular I felt a mixture of burnt out and heightened irritability. I remember having such a hard time as I searched for a quote to lift my spirits, then I came across this one. I realized that at the core of what I was… Continue reading Expectations
This one is for all the moms out there. Or if you know someone that is a mom and you see them trying to do everything and they’ve shared with you how overwhelmed they feel… please share this with them or take a moment to listen to this podcast. Releasing Pressure From Your Life The… Continue reading 2:37 in the morning
I was listening to a great podcast the other day as I got ready for work. If you’d like to check it out, here’s the link. How Positive Words Can Change Your Life Have you ever found yourself in this scenario… You’re upset and in the middle of speaking harsh words to someone that you… Continue reading Words matter
Purse Meets Diaper Bag 