I’m not proud to admit this, but it probably won’t surprise you. Sometimes I feel sorry for myself. Some days I wake up determined to choose joy, only to find myself in a bitter mood hours later. Sometimes I sit and focus on sorrow instead of gratitude. The other night after the kids went to Read More
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I Will Rise: The Reality of Depression
As most of you know, my life has dramatically changed since 2018. My brother passed away and two months later my two precious sons were diagnosed with an incurable disease. These events changed me as a person. I went from a carefree normal mom, to a grieving special needs mother with no idea how to Read More
To The Husband Who Knows How to Love His Wife
This post contains affiliate links. Read my disclaimer for more information. My husband just knows how to love me. Do you know why? Not because he’s perfect, or because he always says the right words – simply because of one very important fact. He loves me just the way I am. As most of you Read More
How to Love a Special Needs Parent
I’m a special needs mom. That sentence is still a difficult one for me to say, considering the fact that it’s still a fairly new revelation. I’ve always been a special needs parent, I just didn’t know it. Five months ago my boys were diagnosed, but this disorder has apparently been with them since birth. Read More
The Beauty of Christmas
Ever since I was a child Christmas has always been a magical time. The twinkling lights, the heavenly smells and the oh so wonderful memories all flood my mind when I think back to my childhood. You know what’s funny to me though? I can’t remember the gifts I got. Like at all… Oh, I Read More
What My Mom Taught Me About Life
Growing up, I knew that I had one of the good moms. I knew for various reasons, but mainly I knew from other kids at school. My friends were always telling me how lucky I was to have such a wonderful mom. My mom’s been known for her gentleness, kind heart and positive spirit. She Read More