Not An Easy Choice … But A Necessary One
I love the quote pictured above! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve talked with people about pursuing their dreams and they’ve said things like: “after the children start high school” or “at the end of the year” or
For Carter: Rehab My Life
I’d like to begin by thanking everyone who read my post about my experience with infant loss – the comments, inbox and text messages, emails and other replies were simply heart-warming. While so many women have told their stories of
Re-Blog: When Mother’s Day Is Not Necessarily Happy … 7 Women Share Their Experiences
A few different narratives on Mother's Day: When Mother's Day Is Not Necessarily Happy
Repost: An open letter to pastors (A non-mom speaks about Mother’s Day)
This is a re-post from: Time-Warp Wife. As we prepare for Mother's Day and the celebration of all the ways in which many women mother, I hope we also remain sensitive to those who have lost their moms and mother
Will Never Do This AGAIN!!!
Last year I finished a 2-year graduate program in order to obtain a 2nd master’s degree. This year as I celebrate the completion of the 1st year of my doctorate program, I have been reflecting on things I wish I’d
For Carter … Our Story of Infant Loss and Healing
Each year I wonder if this year will be the year that I share our story; almost every anniversary/birthdate, almost every Mother’s Day and several sentimental moments in between I stop and ask “Am I ready?” This year I finally
Why Would I Choose You: My 10 Lessons in Business Start-Up and Vendor Selection
Boring title I know, but that's what this post is about :-). Over the last few months I've been speaking to, and in some cases, working with a lot of vendors as I prepare to expand my business. Today, I had
Spring Breakin’
Although my Spring Break was over almost 3 weeks ago, I still remember it fondly. 3 days away from the city, in the mountains with NO homework! It was amazing – lots of sleep, relaxation and restoration. I returned ready
I Learn a Little More Each Day
The end of February is just a few days away and all month my mind has been dominated by thoughts of the lessons I have learned about loving and being loved. I can credit this to many things, including my
When is Grace Enough?
Teaching at Arrendale State Prison has been one of the most rewarding opportunities of my life. Although I never sat with Kelly one on one, I often saw her while on my way out as she peered through the small