Life after loss with autism, preemies and a rainbow baby
We lost our little Ruby at the end of the summer. I’m late with the news but she was attacked by dogs and McKenna saw it happen and I can’t think about it for long before I hear the screams echoing all over again. Mark and I always joked that she was a therapy pig but […]
At the end of middle school a girl Ashlyn went to school with moved out of state. She was Ashlyn’s peer support, a student chosen to help her during the day, but also her friend. When she moved away we were both sad to see her go. The girls soon developed a routine of talking on […]
I have never read my words aloud. I enjoy my safe place behind the laptop, telling stories when they come to me and sitting in front of a blank screen when they don’t. Since November, I have been working with a team of women who have now become the closest of friends to bring stories […]
We moved the kids’ carseats together so they are all in one row. They wanted them that way and some minutes everyone is almost singing Kumbaya and others I am singing “No one say anyone’s name or touch each other or breathe in your sister’s hair.” There is constant chatter now that all three are […]
Over the loud music of a car ride home we would talk about the future. Ever the dreamer and planner, I had it all figured out. I would never wear mom-sweats (today’s yoga pant). Makeup would be a must before leaving the house. My pedicured foot would never touch the gas pedal of a minivan, […]
I have always loved words. I have a quote addiction that is fairly noticeable to anyone who follows me on Pinterest. But even before Pinterest I was a quote junkie. With stars in my eyes, I would send my soon-to-be husband quotes at the end of our emails and even if he didn’t share my […]
I try to form their circle, linking fingers as quickly as they lose hold. Long and skinny hands envelope chubby toddler knuckles, all growing into the shape of my husband’s or mine. After pulling away and reaching back again and again, they are finally one. Stepping aside, I sing for them as they turn together. […]
I read a powerful post last week from the ever-insightful Vikki of Up Popped a Fox on the criticism over Jodi Foster’s acknowledgement of her sexuality at the Golden Globes. My children are sitting atop the rock I live under, watching Nick Jr 24/7, so I had no idea of the controversy. I have a very […]
