My cousin Cindy died last night. The cancer came in and polluted her body and it was more than she could survive. She is in peace now. She is my age. I find myself with a different perspective on death and dying than it seems most people have. There is a lot of talk about… Continue reading A Reflection On The End Of Life
Category: For Teens
All They Need Is Love (Ba Ba Duh Da Da…)
Yeah, the Beatles song is trailing through my head right now. But that’s not what I want to talk about. When you are struggling as a parent, no matter WHAT the situation or circumstance, ask yourself “What is my highest intention with my children?” Then, get quiet (hopefully sitting still for a few minutes) and… Continue reading All They Need Is Love (Ba Ba Duh Da Da…)
Back To School, Back To Sick? No way!!!
With the start of school, many parents know that it is the beginning of the kids bringing home sniffles, coughs and other “unwelcome boogers” (pun intended) to share with the whole family. Yes, it’s true that bugs and viruses love to follow the short people around, just waiting for the right time to invade! We… Continue reading Back To School, Back To Sick? No way!!!
Earthquake Wisdom
This was a powerful experience I had a couple of months ago with my children. I wrote about it in my journal but haven’t shared it. Till now 😉 It is a beautiful example of how our kids can be our greatest teachers. Enjoy! I fell asleep in Matthew’s bed. After a short time, I… Continue reading Earthquake Wisdom
LOVE No Matter What. ~Andrew Solomon
This is a POWERFUL message about parenting with true UNCONDITIONAL LOVE. I just had to share it with you. It’s so worth the 23 minutes it takes to watch it. Grab a cup of tea and settle in for a treat. Please let me know your thoughts <3
Not So Random Quote For The Day ;)
“It all works out in the end. If it isn’t worked out, it isn’t the end.” ~Unknown This has come up for me several times lately and I wanted to share it. It has been my mantra for many days when I felt the heaviness of life upon me. I completely believe this to… Continue reading Not So Random Quote For The Day 😉
Day After Year
I’ve been grieving. My marriage of more than 15 years is over. I am learning what it is to fall apart and face a blank slate with choices and fears and dreams. It is miserable and magical. (credit T Swizzle ;)) And I’m doing it with my kids. So many lessons are being learned, about… Continue reading Day After Year
RULES SCHMULES!!
I am so sick of all the ‘rules’ that we think we must live by. Eat this. Don’t eat that. Do this to be happy. You must be thin. You must be popular. You must be smart, sexy, important, wealthy, NORMAL, happy, strong, successful, understanding, nice to others, at peace, on time, clean, polite, and… Continue reading RULES SCHMULES!!
STRONG.
STRONG. What do you think of when you read that? Do you feel strong every day? What does it mean to be strong? Merriam-Webster defines Strong as: 1. having or marked by great physical power, 2. having moral or intellectual power, 3. having great resources (as of wealth or talent). I think… Continue reading STRONG.
Goodbye 2012! Hello 2013 :)
Another year comes to a close. It’s a time for looking back. And LOOKING FORWARD. Are you making resolutions? Historically, I have not made a practice of it. I have always held a belief that New Year’s Resolutions were a way to set ourselves up for failure. I hadn’t heard stories of people telling… Continue reading Goodbye 2012! Hello 2013 🙂