Our first year

The first year only makes me eager to see what the next years are going to be like.

Graduation and other updates

I am so late in telling you, but Tara graduated from college!!! Yes, in June my kiddo received their Bachelor of Science in Geology. I am very very proud of my baby for sticking with it and doing all the work to make it happen in the end. It took six years and there is […]

Oh deer

Please tell me where you will find your joy today.

Things I’m doing

What have you been doing that’s different than usual?

Am I becoming well?

On a plane over the Pacific Ocean, I have an unfortunate juxtaposition of two opposite emotions when I think of Arno. I am more confident and trusting in this man than ever before; more than seems reasonable or rational. I am nearly certain of a future with him, I am on the edge of ready […]

Morning in Spring

And as much as we struggle, this truly is a beautiful life.

Big smiles (no job)

But Mark reminded me that it’s only scary to think of losing the house if we are convinced we have to have the house for happiness.

Are you proud of who you are?

So, maybe a pride parade isn’t the BEST way to spend a Sunday afternoon for everyone, but I can’t imagine WHY NOT!

Power of laughter

Well, the final result is that despite the dull ache of losing my Gramma, with my family around me and some laughs, I feel much better today.