http://ift.tt/1sDX4IB via IFTTT Preschool playground. All I can think about is germs. I had to come add more musings to this one. It’s been a rough few weeks, and not because of any health issues. At least not directly. It’s more the emotional toll all the constant change has taken on us as a family.Continue reading “Reflections on the playground”
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Poem: A Portrait in a Prison
It’s in the time-stands-still moments I know you best. A silken caress, a deep sigh of depression. Mesmerizing eyes, faintly there. A portrait in a prison. It’s in the crush-my-heart moments I know you best. A stinging grasp, a tormented cry of rage. Piercing eyes desperately stare. A dove in a cage. It’s in theContinue reading “Poem: A Portrait in a Prison”
Helping Others
Made a special blend today for a new friend in need of some hormone help for her very young teenage daughter. Really hoping she feels better soon. I know just what it’s like to have a sick kid and feel completely helpless. I don’t want any parent to feel that way if I can helpContinue reading “Helping Others”
A pillow for your precious head? If I must. (Note: first time she’s slept on the left side). #brainsurgery #epilepsywarrior #dragonmom
My Unhealthy Photo Obsession, My Messy Beautiful
I confess snapping photos has become an unhealthy obsession. Yes, I’m the typical mom who loves to share photos of her kids, but there’s a catch. My messy, beautiful life has me seeing every moment as a memory I don’t want to miss recording. For the past year, I’ve worried every smile, every silly thing, every stepContinue reading “My Unhealthy Photo Obsession, My Messy Beautiful”
Warrior’s Tale
We all start pure, simply loving being loved. Pummeled with life’s reality we are shocked, afraid to give up our name. The cloak of innocence shreds with every whipping wind and painful flame. Icy blindfolds, iron chest plates — If only we did not discover our true fate? Life, a fiery goblet, pours down our throats SweetContinue reading “Warrior’s Tale”