My son Reeves was 3 years old when Madison was born asleep. It was October, and I can remember being very fearful of the upcoming holiday season and how we would navigate it. I have often said, if it had been just…
Archives for November 2016
It’s OK Not To Be OK
Thanksgiving is officially behind us and for many of us, it was a difficult day. It’s was a day that feels different than it should, and may be very different than what we had planned. For me, Madison was due…
Thankful
Thanksgiving is tomorrow and I can’t help but daydream about your second Thanksgiving with us. I can imagine you would be excited to try the sweet potatoes and turkey – hopefully more so than your big brother who will likely…
It Is Well
We received a new batch of bracelets last week with the phrase “It Is Well” on them. The story behind this phrase is almost impossible to imagine. “It Is Well With My Soul” is a hymn written by Horatio Spafford…
A Note to My Future Cranky Self
I found this picture recently and my heart exploded. Just look at this blissed out couple on their honeymoon. You can see it in their eyes – they love each other so much. I could not get this picture printed and framed…
Mudita – One Year Later
A year ago today, I had “mudita” tattooed on the inside of my right wrist. It had been one month since I lost you. I was desperately clinging to the hope and promise of not feeling such deep grief and…
It’s My Birthday
Today is my 39th birthday. Ordinarily, I would keep that fact to myself. Not because I am worried about my age or anything like that, but I’m not the type of person that likes all the attention. Lord help me…
Today, We Vote
After what feels like an eternally long and divisive election cycle, the day finally arrived. Voting is one of the most important rights we have as citizens of this great country. The peaceful election of leaders and subsequent transfer of power…
