February of 2024! It has been a LONG time since I last wrote! I thought about writing several times. I was so lost in grief I really needed to take some time to heal and find myself again. I was trapped in a vicious cycle of mental anguish on top of a back injury (I stepped hip deep into... Continue Reading →
It's been about a year since I last wrote. I have several drafts where I really wanted to, I lost my way. As a family we've had our challenges and our share of painful loss, but these last two years have shaken my foundation to the depths of my soul. Where do you go, what... Continue Reading →
I've wanted to write these last weeks, but to say I've been in a state of depression would probably be an understatement. I wonder if losing a sibling is comparable to losing an appendage. Sometimes you feel them there like a phantom limb then realize they're still gone. For the topper on the cake so... Continue Reading →
As I write I feel like I have ash in my mouth and sand in all my limbs. I think I took the longest shower I've ever taken and just cried as though the clouds opened and showered the world with my tears and my pain. August 31, 2021 we had to say goodbye to... Continue Reading →
I was walking our puppies today just reflecting. Rob is a constant presence on my mind. This made me think about how the little things in life that are the most precious. The first deliciously bitter sip of coffee in the morning, a cool breeze caressing your cheeks, that warm hug that makes you feel... Continue Reading →
I write today full of emotion. Our daughter Logan just moved to Colorado with her boyfriend. I'm excited for her, it sounds like she found a great place to adventure around. This past year...almost two years has been tough. Especially on our youth just trying to figure things out. What do they want their future... Continue Reading →
Here we are in the doldrums of February and with them Brooks and I have been discussing mental health. Mental health is a taboo subject no matter how progressive we think we've become. Hopefully we can get to a point where we can express that maybe we're having a tough day. When people suffer from... Continue Reading →
Although I enjoy any reason whatsoever to celebrate (and I mean any reason-"oh, a full moon! I'll create a feast, lets celebrate!"), the new year is still another day. We typically put up the new calendar, flip to January and try to remember to jot down the right date. Well, this year does feel like... Continue Reading →
I've neglected to write anything for an excessively long time. This year pairing a global pandemic and an election year I didn't feel like I had anything spectacular or unique to add. I have however decided maybe I need the therapeutic journey of writing for my own mental health. I'd like to talk about how... Continue Reading →
Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt."— John Muir. Keeping this one short and sweet. 2020 is sure to be one wild ride. I've been working at a local vet clinic until recently. It was a pretty great experience. I worked with some awesome people, but... Continue Reading →
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