A Mother’s Day Gift

Mine is not a family that material gifts are required to celebrate special occasions, although I still have and treasure the little trinkets and school-made gifts the kids made me for Mother’s Day from way back when. Today, Mother’s Day was celebrated with the kids coordinating their schedules with Chris and me to spend time as a family. We had a nice lunch together in … (Read more)

Who Am I? And What Does that Mean?

There seems to be a pattern for me during the holiday season. That is, it always puts me in a very reflective mood. I’ve learned it’s because I actually am able to slow my life down enough to BE more than DO. And from that, I have spent the past few weeks journaling, which always allows me to discover more within. My musings for today… … (Read more)

Love and a Kidney Stone

Saturday, May 30, 2009 – It was a long and busy day. Chris and I worked with other parents in our high school for the annual Senior All-Night Party project due to come to fruition in just over a week. We got home around 7:00 pm, had our take-out dinner with Ryan and then hunkered down for a movie. Around 11:30 pm I got my … (Read more)

Love From the Inside Out

It’s almost Valentine’s Day again…a day I want to love and yet I can’t quite get my arms wrapped around it just yet. You might say, “I’ve lost that loving feeling.” This is my 3rd Valentine’s Day since my divorce and I am happy to report that I am not dreading this day of LOVE… and yet my perspective on it is quite different. I … (Read more)