Unearthing Ruins

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*Note, today’s post contains some mature themes. As Gracie said in her eloquent post, this isn’t about shocking you, it's about inviting you into a non-judgmental place of healing and growth. Today's story is another aspect of our theme of the month, children. ru·in 1. Total destruction or disintegration, either physical, moral, social, or economic. 2. A cause of total … [Read more...]

Real Life Stories: The Backpack Effect

He puts the wedding ring on her

As we began the love stories series I wrote an introduction for Gracie that opened the entire series. It was easy for me to write an intro to the stories she would be sharing.  I know Jacob and Gracie's story well. I have been blessed to be a part of it, however writing my own love story presented many challenges in my mind and  my heart. We will also be talking about children in the coming … [Read more...]

Belonging everywhere… Settled nowhere

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As I wrote in my last post I have been having a difficult time writing lately.  I have realized more and more why and the reality is, I have so much to deal with each day that at the end of, or even the beginning of the day, I have had very little brain power left to use on creative outlets of any kind.  However, many of my writings come from moments or events in my life that strike me when I … [Read more...]

These are the days…

Eating out has been so ... hard...

So remember back when I said I was going to do a blog series on going back to work? On quick and easy fashion, cheap work clothes and then on how I cook? Yeah. So that hasn't happened like I planned on. The reality is that how busy I am is a completely true reflection of a working mom. Instead of a fashion post today, I'll just be honest about a few things. I'm struggling- and I feel that this … [Read more...]