How many days are there when you just aren’t making it? I survived but barely. I’m not talking depression exactly (although I need to pick up my prescription and I’m unfortunately out of refills) but I’m wondering when I can hide for some hours or a solid day. Yesterday, I couldn’t cook again. I do not mean that I have cooked so many nights that … Continue reading How Many?
This is a two year old repost of a Facebook post on my timeline. I am remembering that I am not in crisis. My children are safe. I pray for those whose children did not make it to adulthood. I have this creepy unsettled feeling. It has been following me around. It even gets in the car with me when I’m enjoying a ride. I’ve … Continue reading On facebook about Malik – post from summer 2017
A U- Haul just pulled up in my parking lot. Chad drives. BeBe is going back to college. It isn’t far. Tuck is in California. That is far. Is this what empty nest feels like? People tell me- well you are lucky because you still have three at home. But what I’m losing is the dynamic. The feeling. The everydayness of my family. The constantness … Continue reading Cradle of Civilization
This picture I happened across while collaging- This. It just makes my heart sing. It floats my boat. It puts the sizzling tingle in my brain that makes me happy about the now and hopeful for the future. If this picture can exist… If this crochet toilet paper cover doll can exist in all it’s homemade glory… If this wallpaper could be chosen and applied … Continue reading it’s the little things
When I can’t hide from disability, I don’t know what to do. I embrace everything about Mim but how do I explain when her behavior doesn’t fit with society? Continue reading Mimmy
Get ready. Watch out! I got a new swimsuit. Kortni Jeane suits. My cousin Melissa and my mom convinced me. Melissa loved her Kortni Jeane suit that she ordered– she has one that matches her baby girl. Too much. You will be shocked by the ease of which I created my beach ready body. I bought a swim suit and put it on. Ta Da! … Continue reading Beach ready body- Kortni Jeane swimsuit
