Since she was about knee high, my oldest daughter has spent a week or so with her dad every summer. At first, she could only go for a few days at a time, and those early trips were hard for her. There were tears and long phone calls home, and they were difficult for me… Continue reading When She Leaves
Photo courtesy of Balee Images. Back in February, I mentioned I was lucky enough to be cast as a reader in the 2014 Listen To Your Mother lineup. Well, the show happened last weekend, and YOU GUYS— I waited a whole week to start writing this post, which is forever for me to get “pen… Continue reading It Was a Good Day
Duck. Or Ducky. Sometimes Duck Duck. He’s been with my six-year-old daughter every single night since she was a five-month-old baby. A gift from my friend Heather, he has become something more than a toy. He’s a companion, a comfort, a tiny piece of magic that makes the rough edges of life a little softer.… Continue reading Duck – A Love Story
Our sweet Lucy passed away on Tuesday, and I felt it was necessary to share this today. Losing two pets in 2020 has been devastating for us. I know 'devastating' might seem like a big word for a small fish, but Lucy was a miracle. Fourteen years old... First published May 2, 2014 When people… Continue reading I Love Lucy
Over spring break, our little family got to go south to visit my parents. They live in Chattanooga, and that area is lovely, but since we have done the whole Chattanooga thing before, my mom thought it would be fun to explore the Atlanta area, which is only two hours from their home … Continue reading Spring Break 2014 in TN. & ATL
Valentine’s Day in our home has a long history of being, honestly, just bad.Let’s just say expectations never live up. I grew up with a mom and grandma who made amazing Valentine’s dinners with pink tablecloths, balloons, candy, and flowers. It was magical. So I tried to recreate that every year for my children. Then… Continue reading Whose Door Will You Tape a Heart To?
A Grace Full Life 