forever my baby

forever my baby

i came across this poem i wrote for Z back before he turned 10, which was 3/26/23 forever my baby little footsteps  i had a nightmare you say i can’t sleep you say get your stuffies and come in here dad says little footsteps  you climb in to bed stuffies all...
The graduate

The graduate

What a whirlwind of a weekend we had, as we celebrated Andrew graduating from high school. To say I am proud of this kid, would be a huge understatement. As I sat high up in the stands at Eagle Bank Arena, watching my kid, I couldn’t help but keep smiling....
I MADE IT!

I MADE IT!

Starting the week off with such a grateful and FULL heart! Back in February, when I was told I’d need to have chemo and the schedule was laid out, one of the first things I did was count out the weeks to see if I’d be able to go to our family beach week....
Early morning musings…

Early morning musings…

I don’t really like the cold, yet here I am at 6:15am on my deck, in 45 degree temps. I’m in my pjs, with the softest wrap sweater that was a beautiful gift someone gave me and a cozy blanket wrapped around me, fuzzy slippers on, fleece lined hat covering my bald,...
This is 44!

This is 44!

I was born on May 5, 1977, which means I am celebrating my 44th birthday! I have the utmost gratitude and respect for my mom, who pushed me into this world, weighing a whopping 9 lbs. 15oz and measuring 24 in. long (and she says she thinks they cheated me and I was...