I sat in church, loving the quietness of it all, the feeling of being present and awake. I loved the sermon, a simple topic revisited with a life alternating perspective. The sun was shining in and it was peaceful. We were late to church, and sat on the back row. As I sunk into a without kids relaxation my eyes started to wander around... and then I saw him. He was probably a few years older … [Read more...]
To Love Myself: Comparison and Grief
February 10, 2012 by · 4 Comments
I think my favorite time of day is when Bug goes to bed. He is non-stop energy and runs around the house all of his waking hours. He needs constant steering and direction, from the gentle to the stern, he is verbally draining as well as physically. I feel sometimes I'm simply doing nothing right or well with him. I tell him the same thing every day and it doesn't seem to sink in. He has large … [Read more...]
Personal Ponies: Local News (with BEAR & BUG!)
September 5, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
http://youtu.be/nxhjN3r1Elk I'll be posting more about this and the amazing non-profit organization that Personal Ponies is soon- I just wanted to get this video out for family and friends wanting to see this! :) … [Read more...]
the roaring lion
August 25, 2011 by · 11 Comments
It lies in the shadows and bides its time until, out of no where it pounces and sinks it's teeth into my neck. I feel the wind rushing out of my lungs and my knees buckle. I crumple to the ground but I can't cry. My heart is pounding out of my chest and my mouth is dry. Things change. People move on- baby is born, a grandparent dies and children go away to college, suddenly cast as … [Read more...]