Why should I leave, when I already have everything I want right here? My youngest daughter posed the above question to me, after returning home from saying good-bye to a friend. They both are leaving for their first year of… Read More ›
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Emptying the Nest
When my youngest child was a little girl, the first couple of weeks of each new school year brought about lots of tears. Lots and lots of tears. From both of us. She would cry when I would take her… Read More ›
Inspiration
Since Friday, November 24, 2017, I have read a letter at least once every day. Usually, I read it multiple times, and I always cry when I read the words that have become so familiar to me. The letter arrived… Read More ›
Gratitude, One-on-One
I love both of my daughters fiercely and unconditionally. Spending time with them truly is one my favorite things to do. We are a triple threat of love and laughs! Tonight, though, our trio became a tempirary duo, and for… Read More ›
The Year of Living Intentionally: Day 46
Ever since my two daughters began school, part of their after school ritual is to share what they did during the day and to review the work that they did with me. At this point, I feel like I have… Read More ›
Nurturing and Being Nurtured
I intended to start my morning with a workout, but when my younger daughter crawled into bed with me and sleepily said, “Will you snuggle with me, Mama?”, those plans abruptly and happily changed. She curled up in my arms… Read More ›
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