The holiday season did not go according to plan. In part because I did not expect half of my family to be sick at various intervals from Christmas Day to New Year’s Eve. (I’m hopeful that we are on the other side of it now, and am finally feeling a sense of excitement for the … Continue reading Alabaster
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Thrilled to Be Here
My kids are growing up too fast. I’ve been saying that for at least 15 years. One of them recently got her driver’s license, started a job, and attended a college preview day. She reminded me that next Christmas will be her last before she graduates high school. Selah. It’s wild how much you can … Continue reading Thrilled to Be Here
Stay the Course (Part 2)
Apparently I’ve already posted a “Stay the Course” blog, so here’s part 2! Our home has seen its share of emotional rollercoasters in the past few weeks. There are some big changes on the horizon, and we are slowly moving toward them. It’s happy and sad and scary and amazing all at once. But beyond … Continue reading Stay the Course (Part 2)
A Road Called Recovery
My teenage daughter had oral surgery a few weeks ago. She had an impacted tooth that required extraction before it did damage to her other teeth or her sinuses. It had taken months to decide on a treatment plan. There were multiple orthodontist appointments, second opinions, and having to find a new oral surgeon in … Continue reading A Road Called Recovery
My Race to Run 