I dread this day. And I celebrate it, too. Exactly 8 years ago, my daughter nearly died. So I hate this day. But, she lived. So I celebrate it. Just about everything in my life is categorized BEFORE and AFTER Maria’s accident. Funny how that happens. It’s almost like a different person, different family. And […]
It flew by. Ten years might seem like a long time, but my goodness how quickly it went by. We eloped. Just us, the girls, two friends, a pastor, his wife and our favorite photographer. 🙂 We said our vows on the shores of Lake Chautauqua. It was a beautiful, sunny day. Just glorious. We […]
I have anxiety. It is not fun, but it is also not crippling. Not for me, at least. I’ve learned over time how to best deal with my angst. I have the tools to find a way to put it in the back of my mind and move on. Thankfully. Now, don’t get me wrong […]
Raising children is a big, no – huge responsibility. In the end, nothing in my life will be more important than raising my children. Nothing. Think about all of the things our children learn from us – it would be impossible to keep track. How to clap. How to tie a shoe. How to zip […]
I try to keep things in perspective. I realize so many people lose a loved-one everyday and it is gut-wrenching. I know, I lost my dad just over six months ago and it was the most difficult thing I’ve faced so far – and I’ve faced a lot. So, I know heartache. I know pain. […]
We were at the dinner table recently when Alexa, who is now 22-years-old, asked me if I think I’m raising the babies differently than I raised her and Maria. Wow. Talk about a loaded question. I had to think about it. And I had to tread lightly. The truth is – I am. How could I […]
So, I have to admit, I’m pretty amazed that people still recognize me and come up to me on a regular basis. I mean, I’ve been off television now for nearly FOUR years. Can you believe that!!?? And folks still approach me all the time. Some say hi. Some say they love this blog […]