i had two appointments last week—one with my migraine doctor for my three-month botox checkup, and a few days later, my monthly visit with my psychiatrist. i went to my migraine appointment feeling optimistic, because for the first time in the 19 years i’ve had migraines, i’ve been keeping a detailed migraine and headache journal.… Continue reading emotional damage
i’ve been keeping a gratitude journal since september 2021—just a simple 50-cent spiral notebook that was meant for ella’s schoolwork. each morning, before anything else, i take a moment to jot down what i’m grateful for. it’s not always easy, but it’s become a meaningful part of my daily routine. last year, i shared 365… Continue reading 366 grateful days of 2024
thanksgiving was a little tougher this year, which is why this post is coming a bit later than usual. i had a lighthearted tater tot post ready to share, but it didn’t feel right. holidays are especially hard when you're grieving, and even more so when the person you’re grieving loved those holidays as much… Continue reading where i’m finding comfort
i began writing this monthly post unintentionally in may 2022, motivated by an unexpected and deeply personal loss. your engagement with these posts means so much to me. i wasn’t sure i would continue after that summer, but now, it has become a cherished part of my monthly routine. thank you for reading along each month.… Continue reading what i kept – october 2024
if you’re here for the first time, welcome! you’ll be able to find the other parts of this series here.there are so many things about my dad that i want to share. as we approach our first father's day without him, i thought this would be the perfect time to do so. 1- he saw chubby… Continue reading things i want to remember | part nineteen (dad edition)
2023 was not our best year. legs breaking, cars stalling, moms falling, dads getting very sick. when mike broke his leg, we found comfort in reading my gratitude journal aloud, which has become a part of my daily routine. surprisingly, despite the difficulties, we discovered a lot of joy. keeping a gratitude journal, which is part… Continue reading 365 grateful days of 2023
A Grace Full Life 