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
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
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 – 2023
if you’re new to my blog, welcome! here is an explanation of the tater tot post. i looked up how long i've been writing tater tots posts. it's been four and a half years. woof... look what my mom made comfort anna, ella, and i got together up at my mom and dad's house saturday night for… Continue reading screw it, i’m eating tater tots – episode 55
i've noticed that i rarely write on here at random. i always plan my posts out ahead of time. but, because our routine is out of the ordinary, i feel like posting out of the ordinary. look at me being a rebel. also, i am not capitalizing today. here are some perfectly imperfect thoughts that… Continue reading imperfectly perfect things
A Grace Full Life 