This is one of those posts that I have been wanting to write for a long time, but something always holds me back. It's usually the lump in my throat. But, today, I have to stop and tell you about Joell. I don't have to tell you she was beautiful. Her picture tells you that. What it doesn't tell you is that she was brave. And strong. And one of the fiercest fighters ever. And ...
Motherhood
FMF: Grace
Joining in with Lisa-Jo for Five Minute Friday this week. Join us! The word this week is: Grace. I remember the fear that gripped me right after the joy of seeing the two pink lines on that pregnancy test. Less than six months earlier, we had lost a little one at around 12 weeks, and the pain was raw, and the hurt was real. And, here I was pregnant. I couldn't believe it, and I ...
FMF: Together
Joining in with Lisa-Jo for Five Minute Friday this week. Join us! To be honest, the first thing that came to mind when I saw the word for today was "Together in Paris" from the movie Anastasia. We watch cartoons here. What can I say? Then, I thought of how much I want to be "Together in Kenya" with my whole family. Y'all, that's my dream. All of them. ...
It’s October, and…
The temperature dropped below 80 degrees so my kids started watching Christmas movies. Really. My babies have croup. It sounds like Darth Vader is playing in my living room. We spent Sunday afternoon at the Mississippi Children's Museum. In case you're wondering, one o'clock on a Sunday is the perfect time to go. We actually stayed for almost three hours. That NEVER happens. ...