It didn’t seem necessary to keep my phone within view, just in case. It was only the first week of school and thus far, it had gone well. Last Friday I was at a women’s writers luncheon. My phone was on silent and in my purse…because, well because it was the first week of school and usually […]
We Hold Hope
We hold hope like a handle. Holding us steady In times of trouble. We hug faith like our best friend. Steadying us when we sway Or feel off balance. We live love As fear threatens to take over. We must choose light When our days are darkest. And seek strength When our hearts feel weakest. It’s okay […]
Bus, Bus Baby (First Day of School)
It’s September. The unofficial start of Fall and all the goodness that comes with it. Pumpkin spice lattes, apple orchards, football, caramel apples, giant leaf piles, hot chocolate, oh…and KIDS GOING BACK TO SCHOOL!!! Yippee!!! Oh wait, I mean sad, sad momma (insert sad trombone). Tomorrow is a big day, it’s not just the first […]
He’ll Be Fine
“He’ll Be Fine,” is what many say. And it is very likely they are right. In fact, the probability is quite high that not only will he be fine, but that he’ll even have fun. Lots of it. Today I dropped off my son at his first overnight sleep away camp for the week. This […]
I. Am. My Messy Beautiful
I am. Two simple words we say often, followed by an adjective. Or a noun. Or one of those other more complicated parts of our language. We’re always busy trying to fill in the blank. I am _________. Seriously. Am I alone here? I feel like I’m constantly trying to fill in the blank. Literally […]
Maybe I’m the Crazy One
Maybe I have this all wrong? Good God, what if I do have this all wrong?! Maybe I’m the crazy one! My son might be the one on the meds, but perhaps it is me that needs them (Before I get a whole bunch of comments about disparaging my son by inferring he is crazy from […]
How I Didn’t Manage It All
I don’t know how you do it. How do you manage it all? I have been asked this a lot over the last couple of years, since my son was diagnosed with anxiety and suffered severe bouts of depression. While managing through this, I was also working a full time job that required a hefty […]
When he is Sleeping
Several people have commented or asked why I take so many pictures of Noah sleeping. Excellent question. Every night, I tuck Noah into bed…pulling the covers up under his chin, pushing the hair off his forehead with my fingers, just enough to unveil the perfect spot for my kiss. We pray, I tell him I […]
Filled with Hope
I could feel it the moment I walked into the room to pick him up at school. Sitting on the floor, his back to me. The hood of his sweatshirt pulled over his head. Draping his face, hiding the pain he is feeling. I’m getting better at this now. Detecting when there may be a […]
Rooms Full of Light (#7)
Sometimes, when we least expect it, when we’re not looking for it, we are surprised by something. Often, however…we are so busy with our routines that we miss these little things that matter. It could be a moment, it could be a smile, it could be a small does of inspiration. The other day, I […]