When you have a family you love who lives a long distance away, you will go to any length to see them. You will travel through congested airports. You will drive hundreds of miles on lonely highways. You'll brave rain, snow, sleet, and truck stop restrooms just to feel their hug or hear their voice.… Continue reading BBQ, Big Brown and Burgoo
This past weekend, I attended a fantastic reunion in my home state of Ohio. Let me provide some context: I spent all four years of high school in the marching band. Four years ago, I thought it would be a good idea to start a Facebook band alumni page for my small town's award-winning band.… Continue reading How OHIO Turned Into OH Hell No
I hate that my parents live far away. I realized how far away they live from me when I had to drive it this past week. 11 hours of driving, by the way. Seven of which were in Illinois. That's a whole lot of Illinois. But as much as I hate how far they live,… Continue reading What I Did on My Summer Vacation – Chattanooga
Back in October, I made a list. Because we know how much I love lists. About 25 things I wanted to do before my 25th reunion. Remember that list? Well, it isn't going as swimmingly as I'd hoped. First off, I'd like to establish that no one in my graduating class seems to know of… Continue reading Yeah, About That “List”
Today, my oldest daughter becomes a teenager. I have been preparing for this birthday since the day she was born. Everyone tells you how awful teenagers can be. How snarly and mean they are. How they hate you for five long years, and then you get them back when it’s all over. You know, when… Continue reading Someone Is Turning 13
Today is our sweet Ellie's fifth birthday! Here are some facts about our wonderful daughter. She is named after my grandmother My grandmother was 102 when I first became pregnant with Ella. Unfortunately, she didn't live to see her namesake. The last time I saw her alive, she caressed my belly and whispered, "I think… Continue reading Five Amazing Years – Happy 5th Birthday Ellie
A Grace Full Life 