Grief has a way of changing you. I never really understood it until about two years ago even though I’ve had my fair share of grief before that. Grief. What is it? Depends on where you look. You can google... Continue Reading →
Three months ago my world was rocked. We knew it was coming. We knew she'd be celebrating in her Heavenly home sooner rather than later. We wanted that. We wanted her suffering, her pain to leave. I wanted that more... Continue Reading →
Dear Younger Me, Happy first day of your new year. Are you ready? Because I'm not. It was such a crazy year last year and I wanted to warn you. Maybe when you get here you'll be able to side... Continue Reading →
Dear Dad, I'm struggling today. My heart is heavy as I think of you. Six years ago today my phone rang with your caller ID. I remember getting ready for work and instantly becoming angry. He's two days early. He... Continue Reading →
Dear Dad, Another year has passed, can you believe it? I swear it was only a few months ago when I last wrote you. Happy Birthday, Daddy. I’ll be honest, this year feels different. I mean, every year feels different.... Continue Reading →
You know, as I sit here stewing, I'm beginning to find humor in the situation. The world has some pretty shady people in it. I already knew that. But, with the struggles of fighting an up hill battle at work... Continue Reading →
Dear Dad, Did you love me like you did Jack, Tiff and RJ? I know. What a question. But, today, on what would have been your 62nd birthday I wonder. I always do when I have a minute to think... Continue Reading →
My brother and I are a lot like my dad: we're dreamers. Not to say my mom isn't. But, she's more of a factual, be in the present kind of gal. My dad, on the other hand, he loved to... Continue Reading →
I've been thinking a lot about the past lately. I have that tendency about this time of year. Three events dominate the first part of February and it's not easy to not see them. Today is my birthday (and no... Continue Reading →
From Sand to Gemstones 