Four years ago today was the darkest moment of my life. The moment my sister's first child came into the world stillborn. The dark came in-without a warning- and it clouded over us- like a nightmare with no end. I'm not sure what was worse- the sadness and unjustifiable truth that Alexander was gone before…
Time for Gratitude: December 16, 2015
Today I'm feeling grateful for uneventful moments. It's funny. At times when I have the most I could write about- whether it be what I am grateful for, life lessons, or about experiences- the less time I have to write. But during the uneventful moments, I have time to write down my thoughts and reflections.…
Time for Gratitude: November 28, 2015
Grateful today for days with my husband working on the house and evenings spent watching movies together.
Time for Gratitude: November 26, 2015
Simply grateful for Thanksgiving with family, friends, and dogs.
Time for Gratitude: November 24, 2015
Today I'm grateful for healing. Cancer is a complicated diagnosis. It can many different things to many different people. On one hand, it seems like everyone I know and love has been touched by cancer. My father, my friends, my friends's parents, my coworkers, and other family. Many of those people deal with it and…
Time for Gratitude: November 22, 2015
Today I'm grateful for my husband's sense of humor. My husband Tim makes me laugh on a daily basis. He's a reminder to me to never take myself too seriously. I fell in love with him because of his witty sense of humor. He can make the most sarcastic observations that leave me in stiches.…
Time for Gratitude: November 16, 2015
Today I'm grateful for the sound of my Grandmother's voice. My Grandma Monroe passed away a year ago today, November 16th. I remember the call from my Dad the morning she passed. I felt both deep grief and great relief when he told me. Grandma had been suffering and wasn’t really the Grandma I knew…
Time for Gratitude: November 10, 2015
Today I'm grateful for time spent with nieces and nephews. Tonight I babysat Cora Mae, my almost three year old niece. We laughed, played, and watched Pooh. My favorite, most precious moments, were spent with her cuddled up next to me as we watched Pooh Bear. I noticed when I said, "Oh no", she said…
Time for Gratitude: November 9, 2015
Today I'm grateful for overnight visitors in the middle of the week. Sometimes a surprise conversation, heartfelt talk, or just a hug is all it takes for me to know, "It's all going to be okay."
Time for Gratitude: November 7, 2015
Today I'm feeling grateful for family. When someone asks me about my family- I always pause before responding. Not because I don't want to share, but because it's an important question to me. I value my entire family- they are some of my closest friends. And I consider some of my non related close friends…
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