This is a true story, which happened exactly two years ago on my family vacation in Florida. Saving Traevion’s life is a moment in my life I will never forget. It happened in a flash. I didn’t even have a chance to think. I was sitting in the beaming Florida sun, my skin glossy from… Continue reading An Unconscious Boy and an Instant Reaction
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The Lunch Bag
September The city felt lonely. I walked aimlessly down the busy streets as a tourist analyzing the city as a potential home. It was hard to imagine moving my entire family to this foreign place: much more urban, a different language, no friends or family to be heard of. Knowing that they were across the… Continue reading The Lunch Bag
Mountains in My Soul
This weekend I took an impromptu trip to the mountains. I felt like it was something I needed to feed my soul - which was been feeling rather battered and broken lately. Last week a friend mentioned she was going to the mountains for a birthday celebration and I was immediately envious. I grew up… Continue reading Mountains in My Soul
Boy Behind The Clouds
"Dr. J thinks we should do something about A's anxiety, and I agree." This was the text message I received from my husband after he took our son to his doctors appointment to discuss his ADHD medications. As I mentioned previously, our 8 (almost 9) year old son struggles significantly with anxiety. Over the past… Continue reading Boy Behind The Clouds
My Decision to Be Private
If you are reading this post today, it's because you have become a great blogging friend. After Friday's events, I struggled with the decision of whether or not to make my blog private for the time being. My decision has wavered a few times in the past 48 hours as my emotions and my self… Continue reading My Decision to Be Private