the greenest grass around

No, I am not suggesting you run in a marathon. I am referring to something we as women and as mothers, do all the time. We don’t get IN the photos. I would assume that some of you do the same thing. If not, maybe it is just me. But since Jordan’s accident, we have…

I came across this statement this week while scrolling through Facebook. At first glance, I scrolled by, but the message kept coming back to me. My initial thought was, “Yeah, okay. After the year I have had.” But the more and more I thought about the message, I do agree with it. It is important,…

Grief is a funny thing. All people are different so we all grieve differently. Some people want to be hugged and loved day and night. While others want to shut everyone out and hide in a cabin in the woods. Personally, the cabin in the woods sounds pretty good to me. We, as a society,…

Let’s talk about grief or loss. Grief and loss are things we don’t like to discuss, they make us uncomfortable. It’s messy and emotional. But since losing our son this summer, I have realized we need to discuss it. First, we have to recognize that grief takes many forms and causes. You do not only…

As someone going through the grieving process, you ask yourself many questions. Most of these ridiculous questions only pop into your mind to stir up guilt and regret, but they still pop into your mind. The questions that get me the most are “When” questions. When did I last say “I love you”, “I’m proud…

Thanksgiving is when we like to express thanks for all the good things we have in our lives. Thanksgiving begins the “Holiday” season for those who don’t really count Halloween. The “Holiday” season is a family-filled, merry, and bright time. Well, it is, until it isn’t. I have never stopped and thought about all of…

The idea of not being okay is hard. As people, we strive to be happy and live an Instagram-perfect life. We all do it to some extent, whether it is through our looks, fashion, traveling, perfectly styled home, or active lifestyle, we all try to put our best foot forward for the public. Trying to…

A poem of loss Oh shepherd, my shepherd I am in green pastures my heart is full but my eyes wander Oh shepherd, my shepherd where have you gone my eyes no longer see you the terrain is rocky and the river is strong I no longer see my shepherd Oh shepherd, my shepherd my…

It has been a minute since I posted anything. A lot has happened since then. I will not get into all that right now, another time maybe. Just know that a lot has changed. Our life has drastically changed and with change comes new directions. I hope you stick around to see where we go.…

As 2017 is coming to a close, it’s hard not to reflect on the past. It’s something I like to do, reflect. I think about the major events from this year, small victories, mistakes, and lessons learned. I wonder what 2018 will hold and reflect on where I am in life. I like to jot…