A Very Special Birthday For A Very Special Boy

Today is a very special day. Jeremy’s youngest son Andrew turns 14. I have never had a birth date for my own children so I can’t exactly say how a mother feels on the birthday of their child, but I feel pretty emotional about this day. Andrew is a Rainbow and a pot of gold … Continue reading A Very Special Birthday For A Very Special Boy →

Easter Traditions of the Past

It’s been a very long time since I was able to carry out any of my Easter traditions. The last time that I even got a little bit close was the first year I was officially an aunt. So, 2013. I was almost a year into my marriage and my husband and I were on … Continue reading Easter Traditions of the Past →

Where Does Your Faith Come From?

Faith means different things for different people. People may say they have faith and it means something terribly different from what faith means to me. I have been warned not to talk about religious aspects of my life, but I can’t avoid talking about faith and religious topics because so much of who I am … Continue reading Where Does Your Faith Come From? →

The Power of A Hug

The power of a hug. I came from a family of huggers and kissers for that matter. My mom was not huge on hugs but she was huge on them in public. You know, letting everyone think we were perfect. My Nana, who did not want affection from anyone, always wanted it from me. I … Continue reading The Power of A Hug →

Diary 101 – Blog Entry #5

Thanksgiving memories 2021 I am 43 this Thanksgiving. It seems strange to write those words. I am not sure if this is a me thing but I remember my mom's 40th birthday and this is the age at which I picture her the most. So, me being 43 seemed unreal. Thanksgiving this year made me … Continue reading Diary 101 – Blog Entry #5 →

Happy Thanksgiving To You and Yours

Thanksgiving is upon us. In some ways it feels like we just finished the holiday season. It doesn’t help that we did not have much, if any, summer. It seems like the elements really are trying to fight me, but Haha - jokes on them! I have a new and improved attitude of trying to … Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving To You and Yours →