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Saying Goodbye to Sadie

By On May 8, 2012 · 6 Comments

When Sadie and I started this blog, I knew what I was getting into, but she didn’t. I told her, ” I am going to be a writer, I am going to blog and write a book, I am going to work in social media and create a career that works the way I want [...]

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Some Days Are Like This…

By On March 6, 2012 · 4 Comments

The sun shines in the window. It warms my skin and heats up the room. The joy should be palatable, but it isn’t. Isaiah begs, “Mommy… PLEASE can we play.” I hear myself answer, “No honey. Mommy doesn’t feel good.”

 

He doesn’t understand. I don’t look sick, so how could I be sick.

This is depression.

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Tobias

By On January 3, 2012 · 2 Comments

It seems like just yesterday I was posting this. Announcing his arrival… as stalled and frustrating as it was. I fought through Postpartum Depression, a damaged marriage, family issues, and SO much during his entry into our family. I am happy he is [...]

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Project Totus

Project Totus: Wk. 3

By On September 26, 2011 · 2 Comments

What a whirlwind! Sometimes I wonder what I got myself into, and then I remember that I really have to change my life and this form of accountability is vital. The last week of Project Totus was rough. It involved Cheetos and Oreos and a lot of crying. People with [...]

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Happy Birthday To Me

By On September 4, 2011 · 2 Comments

Today is my birthday.  My mom always told me stories of how stubborn of a delivery I was. I apparently had a much sooner due date and decided to do things my way… whats new.

I turn 26 today, and as telling as that is about how young I am, I feel like I have [...]

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