This was a tough week for me. I have been dealing with a migraine all week and then last night I dealt with stomach issues and didn’t sleep. Mom had chemo again yesterday and she continues to do well. I’m wondering if I am getting all her symptoms so she can continue to do well. … Continue reading This week ugh! →

Today I am at UW again sitting in the parking garage while my amazing mom is inside starting the next round of her chemo. The first 3 weeks of the first round went great for her. It was that last week when she was off that I watched her suffer and struggle more. That fourth … Continue reading Cancer Journey Continues! →

When is a good time to rethink the direction of your life? Some people feel it’s never a good time when things in the world are uncertain. I am not sure I agree with that. Uncertainty should be a great time to rethink priorities, dreams, and goals. I wonder if it is normal for changes … Continue reading New Adventures? →

I know there is so much uncertainty in this world right now.  I wish that I had the capacity lately to look outside of my own world and really say I care about those around me.  I can honestly say that I can't remember at time where I wake every morning and wish I could … Continue reading The Lowest of the Low →

Trauma, it’s that thing that no matter how hard you try never seems to let go of a person. Many days I get up and go through my day a different am ok. Then suddenly things come back and hit me in the face and don’t let go. I hate the place that my trauma … Continue reading Does it ever get easier? →

No mater how much you feel that you do the best you can in all areas of your life, but things are not going well it is clear that others will never feel you are good enough. I work hard in all things I do in my life. I try hard to keep my marriage … Continue reading Who do you trust? →

The last few weeks have not been easy! In February my mom called me and she told me that she was not doing well. She wanted to come home but her doctor did not feel that was in her best interest at least until they ran a few tests. They did an ultrasound and found … Continue reading Forever a child →

It’s easy to go through life and think that things are good and that it’s okay to not worry about things. Until it’s not. I’m writing this post while sitting in the hospital with my mom. On Tuesday my mom called me to tell me that she was at her doctor’s office and that she … Continue reading You just never know! →

I have this tattooed on me and is a great reminder. The last few days I was not remembering this. I am glad that I got out of the house last night with my husband. Being new to living in my community and starting my new life here off to a rocky start I am … Continue reading Remember to love yourself! →