Goodbye, 2022!

To say it’s been a crazy year would be an understatement. Highs, lows, twists and turns that I never expected; this year has brought them all. Some things went according to plan, and some things knocked the wind right outta my chest. My amazing, wonderful, beautiful children graduated high school this year. It was a … Continue reading Goodbye, 2022! →

Things Change, Life Goes On

Tonight is my last night on St. Pete Beach. It’s the end of a beautiful week spent making memories with my family. I don’t believe I’ve ever been so disappointed that it’s Friday. But more than that, it is the last night I’ll ever spend in the hotel that has been a staple of our … Continue reading Things Change, Life Goes On →

The End of an Era? Or Just the Beginning?

For the past eighteen and a half years or so, my life has been all about the precious angels God trusted to my care. My son and daughter are, without a doubt, the greatest gifts I’ve ever received. I am blessed to have been given the opportunity to be their mom. And let’s be clear…they … Continue reading The End of an Era? Or Just the Beginning? →

Reality Can Be a Bitch

I wanted to write this sooner. The truth is, I couldn’t. I needed time to process. Even now, my thoughts are a jumbled mess. This may not be coherent. It won’t be funny. It will be real. Still with me? Ok, here goes… Last Wednesday, our church had the HONOR of hosting a Gratitude Meeting … Continue reading Reality Can Be a Bitch →

Happy Birthday to Me!

As I’m writing this, we are one week away from “ME Day,” also known as my birthday. My daughter said to me this afternoon, “Mom, you really are obsessed with your birthday.” You know what? I am! But let me tell you why. For me, birthdays aren’t about lamenting the growing number of candles on … Continue reading Happy Birthday to Me! →

Some Things I Know I Think

There was a columnist who wrote for our local paper. It would seem that when he struggled to find the perfect subject to fill his lines, he’d submit a bunch of random thoughts and call it “Some Things I Know I Think.” Today I pay homage to his assumed writer’s block as I try to … Continue reading Some Things I Know I Think →

The Willingness to Change

My Wednesday evenings spent at church as a liaison for NA meeting always seem to be filled with my most profound thoughts of the week. The only requirement for NA is the willingness to change. It’s such a great message and a powerful mantra. The willingness to change. I’m taking that as my own for … Continue reading The Willingness to Change →

Front Porch Sitting

One of my favorite childhood memories is spending summer evenings on the front porch swing with my Mummum and Pappap. After dinner, Pappap would grab his radio, turn on the Pirates game, and head out to the porch. Once all the dishes were done, Mummum would join him on the swing. I don’t know how … Continue reading Front Porch Sitting →

Anonymous Superheroes

My church recently began hosting meetings twice a week for Narcotics Anonymous. As a member of the Outreach committee, I volunteered to be a church liaison. My sister and I are there each week, making sure that the house is opened so the home group members can get the coffee brewing before the meeting starts. … Continue reading Anonymous Superheroes →

Goodbye, 2020

The clock is ticking through the final hours of this crazy, mixed-up year. I’m laying in my bedroom, half watching a Hallmark Christmas movie, and half daydreaming about the new year and the hope it brings. It’s really just an arbitrary moment in time, but hanging that new calendar always gives me a sense of … Continue reading Goodbye, 2020 →