Anna’s done. With high school. Oh sure, she still has four more years of school ahead, but she’s done with schooling here in our little town. It was a day full of obvious emotions. Pride. Sadness. Happiness. Excitement. Relief. I could say, “Wasn’t she just in kindergarten?” or “How did we get here so… Continue reading She’s Done
Category: Family
Eighteen Years Ago
My oldest daughter will be 18 years old tomorrow. I was getting ready to have my first child eighteen years ago this week. I was watching a movie a few weeks ago when the character was rewinding a tape deck in the car, and that simple action got me thinking about all the changes I've… Continue reading Eighteen Years Ago
Hummingbird
"Often, our Angels and loved ones in Spirit choose hummingbirds to relay their messages. They may guide hummingbirds to hum to validate their spiritual presence and to send us signs and reminders to follow our joy, stand in the light, and stay present in the moment. Your loved ones in Heaven may choose… Continue reading Hummingbird
Why I’m Not Sending Everyone a Christmas Card This Year
I feel like that title smells a lot like clickbait. Don't know what clickbait is? It's when a title sucks you into clicking on a link but it really isn't about what the title led you to believe. Here's an example: TITLE- She Thought She Was Getting a Surprise Visit from Santa But Wait Until… Continue reading Why I’m Not Sending Everyone a Christmas Card This Year
Saying Goodbye
I know I said I wouldn't write any personal posts until the kids went back to school but this past weekend we lost a family member. Tink, my parents' dog, died early on July 29th. It was unexpected, but not really because she had been sick for a few weeks before leaving us. But I… Continue reading Saying Goodbye
When Did The Trees Get So Big?
As I drove through my neighborhood this morning, I noticed the trees that line the streets. When did these trees get so big? I thought to myself. A large portion of my time is spent looking ahead — at the road while driving, at the soccer field where my youngest plays, or through the camera… Continue reading When Did The Trees Get So Big?