Family Life
Turn the Page
As time rolls (extremely slowly) along, I feel as if I’m living in the pages of a book. …the kind of book that leaves you without a conclusion at the end with a pretty little bow wrapped around it. The kind of book that is the most powerful – a mix of emotions, tragedy, triumph, [&hellip
Start Painting- part 2
Jim Carrey is one of my favorite actors. Maybe because my brother, Justin, can do a very impressive “Mask” routine! Well, there is a sequel to his movie Bruce Almighty, Evan Almighty… a must see if you are a movie lover. It has a modern day spin on the story about Noah and the ark. [&hellip
Start Painting
Presley’s first Halloween she was a pea in a pod- hence where she gets the name “P” and “Pod.” Last year, she was Tinker Bell at one event and a witch at another. It was the first year Scott and I went to Halloween as something together. We have celebrated several Halloweens together and have [&hellip
Resist
”I can learn to coexist with anything but pain.” …I understand, fully, that pain is a part of the process, and that even in the deepest and happiest moments of my future, the pain will still be with me – but feeling it daily, and feeling it in uncontrolled waves isn’t natural – it isn’t [&hellip
A New Beginning
In 10 days, I will marry my best friend. After finally completing my education, I was getting anxious to take the next big step in life. When Erik proposed, I was elated, and finally felt that I belonged somewhere, forever. I am now faced with so many worries…worries that I will disappoing my new husband [&hellip
Dreamline
Is It real? Am I dreaming? Which one is real? Which is the dream? …once your conscious takes over, that’s an easy question to answer. Reality comes into focus and the dream becomes a bit fogged – but its still there. There’s the daily slap. Perhaps just a tad bit less sting. I haven’t heard [&hellip
Time Stand Still
Tonight, I got to spend the night with some of the most important people in my life. Jaime, Homer, Christian, Chris, Gary and my sister, Sara. A table full of laughter. Smiles. Heart. Lots of conversation of old memories of Michele. …some tears were shed, but far more laughter was heard. Good memories. I know [&hellip
Big Shoes
Recently I was given the highest compliment that I could ever receive. A friend told me, ”You have a spirit like Mary’s.” Now, I know there a billion ”Mary”s in the world and there are quite a few in the Bible. However, he was referring to THE Mary – Jesus’ mom. I have been thinking [&hellip
Fly By Night
…some of my fellow Rush compatriots may be seeing a theme. I’ll leave it at that. My thoughts today? Cluttered. …all over the place. Good and bad. Happy and sad. Mia and I went to see mommy last night. We held each other, cried, read a bunch of headstones (which is always an interesting experience) [&hellip
Questions
When I miscarried the first time, I was angry at God. I couldn’t understand why He would allow us to conceive after over three years of waiting for a child only to rip that blessing right out of our hands. When it happened a second time, I was baffled. I remember driving in my car [&hellip
