Today I achieved a goal! 500 likes on my blog posts since I started it in 2014. The first 450 may have been that first year when I was philosophizing in Kenya, but not too shabby. Thank you to anyone and everyone who reads this. It's self-therapy and I appreciate those who love and support…
Time for Finley: My Little One
Dear Finley, The last three weeks (3???) have been a blur. In most ways it has been a terrifying time- so much unknown and unseen that we can't control. We aren't able to hug or be near anyone else but each other (and of course Riley Pug). We are isolated on our little "island". Silly…
Time to Reflect: COVID-19 (Post #5)
From my Facebook- just want to document here too: Documenting to remember my gratitude and thoughts on today, 4/5/20: Thank you to those in the healthcare industry- from doctors, nurses, medical assistants, dentists, pharmacists, all the way to the administrative and profession staff that keep things moving. You’ve been in my thoughts and heart. Thank…
Time to Reflect: COVID-19 (Post #4)
Things I'm realizing on "day something" of self-isolation: We live on a cul-de-sac. Typically there are at least 10 cars going through on every other day. But during this quarantine period, it is "still". "Still" can be peaceful in many circumstances. But a "still" and quiet cul-de-sac, usually bustling with activities, is eerie.We can hear…
Time to Reflect: COVID-19 (Post #3)
Another day down....Finn and I learning how to work together a bit more each day (though, full disclaimer, then we have really tough days but they are getting better). It is strange to live in a little cul-de-sac, not personally impacted healthwise by the COVID-19. It's easy to feel disconnected on the reality that's happening…
Time for Living One Day At a Time: COVID-19 2020
Dear Finley, We have been "working" at home together for a week. I started at home on Monday, March 16th, 2020 because I had cold symptoms and then work mandated remote work beginning Wednesday (the 18th) due to the COVID-19 outbreak of 2020. That means....we've been working and spending our days together. Work to me…
Time for Gratitude: Happy 2019
I am grateful. 2019 has had several amazing moments and also very, very, very difficult and painful moments. But I am grateful. I am grateful for my family who will never let me fall. I'm grateful for the way they love and support my family without fail. I cannot imagine life without their support. I…
Time for Motherhood: Finn at Ten Months
I think looking back, the 9th-10th month time period will be one we will reflect had many, many changes. Your snake slide turned into a full on crawl. You move lightening fast, especially when you know we don't want you to crawl into a certain area. You pull yourself up so you stand on your…
Time for Motherhood: Finn at Eight Months
My dearest Finley James turned 8 months old. 8 months! With each passing month, we get a little bit further from the day of his birth when he burst into our lives. I grieve the days where I could hold him with one hand and he was just so new to the world. On the…
Time for Motherhood: Finn at Six Months
Finn is now six months. Six months! In the beginning, I thought by six months I'd be an exceptional parent and pretty much know everything there is to know. Now I know the truth- not a chance. I may never know. We had our first Christmas together. It was a strange one with ice, illnesses,…
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