I was a clumsy child. I would regularly fall, trip or walk into things. I have the scars to prove it. My knees and forehead sport more scars than I care to admit. They have faded over time and I’m thankful for the stitches that minimized their appearance. I also have scars from surgeries, for ...
Lessons from a Step Mom
When I became a mom I was privileged to know exactly what I was getting into. Well, I thought I knew exactly what I was getting into. Our kids were 6, 8 and 10 when we got married. I loved becoming a mom but there were things no one told me about being a step mom. You Will Love the ...
Dear Brave Mom of a Newborn
Dear Brave Mom, You did it—you gave birth to a real, human baby. You made it through your pregnancy, you made it through labor and delivery, whatever that looked like for you. You are now a mom of a newborn. Momma, be proud. However you got to this point with your little wrinkled ...
Lead Shoes: The Weight of Depression
I felt like 100 pound weights were strapped to each foot. I loved to read and had no desire to pick up a book. DIY shows inspired me and I never turned on the TV. At work I operated on autopilot. I wasn’t sure I even knew how to smile anymore. With tears flowing down my face I told the doctor ...
Building a Great Marriage
I don't consider myself a marriage expert but I do have a great marriage. I know that isn't something you hear every day. You've heard the statistics, half of all marriages end in divorce. Through good times and bad, my husband and I were determined to build a great marriage. We weren't ...