Compassion in Charlotte
This week, I went away for a short work trip. On my way home, I was stuck in the Charlotte, NC airport for a few hours of a layover. I…
It’s Okay to Be Proud
Today is a day for me. I put my “baby” on a bus and sent him for his first day of Pre-K thru the Chesapeake public school. This may not…
Another Day, Another Year
Okay, stay with me here… I never paid much attention to the whole concept of time and years. I think it has something to do with how long it takes…
Birthday Texts in Heaven
It seems almost daily since August 3rd of last year I am trying to figure out what is acceptable of my feelings towards my father who came suddenly into my…
My “Own” Ten Things For My Daughter
I’ve recently seen these posts circulating around Facebook “ten things I want my daughter to know”. It’s totally sweet and pulled my heartstrings as I skimmed the words full of…
Loving the Good – More than Hating the Bad
Do you ever have those days where you just sob most of the day and feel like you are FAILING at this mom thing? Like a big fat epic mom…
A Thankful Fathers Day
Oh Father’s Day. You’ve done it again this year. You’ve made me realize how lucky I am, yet broken my heart at the same time. You’re good like that. Today…
Dancing in the Rain
This won’t be a long blog… I just had a thought – an epiphany if you will, and I wanted to share. At this very moment, I’m sitting in seat…
7176 Hours of a Legacy
7176 hours. That’s it. When you think about your favorite 1 hour TV show, or your lasagna cooking in the oven, or your wait in traffic or a roller coaster…