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When the Internet is an ugly place to be: surviving the election aftermath
My eyes were burning. My heart was pounding. It was 2:00 AM, and I was wired from the internet frenzy that was election night. I had multiple Twitter feeds open in multiple tabs.…
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What quitting chiropractic taught me about myself
I have a secret confession: I haven’t visited the chiropractor in over a year. Chiropractic has been a part of my life since I was about seven years old. But here’s what happened…
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Introversion: I’m in turtle mode and that’s okay
I saw my counselor today. We met for an hour. I was exhausted before we even got going. When I got out, all I wanted to do was take a nap. That, my…
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Honest thoughts about our upcoming Presidential election
I’m breaking one of my blogging rules and venturing into this world of politics and this upcoming election – for one reason only: I’m weary. I’m overwhelmed by the noise. I’m tired of…
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How having a toddler is different the second time around
We officially have a toddler in our house – again. Little Brother turned 13 months old a few days ago. His baby year went by so quickly, I’m scrambling to catch up!…
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when you want to blog but your brain is too full…
Hello my familiar friend. Blank, white post window. Blinking cursor beckoning. Inviting. I just stopped in the middle of an assignment because the baby bonked his head in his crib and as I…
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An open letter to my blue-eyed baby on his first birthday
Hi Baby. You don’t really understand, but today is your FIRST BIRTHDAY. We made it! And of course, we are celebrating in style by waking up at 5 AM! Little Brother, you have…
- Family, Health, Wellness, & Self Care, Motherhood, Mothering Through Fatigue, Personal and Spiritual Ramblings, Special Needs Parenting
How Tired Moms Can Find Sabbath Rest
“For so he giveth his beloved sleep…” Our Sunday School teacher reads the words, and I literally laugh out loud with a snort. Let’s just say that I wasn’t feeling all too holy…
- Beauty in the Mess, Ezra, Family, Little Brother, Marriage, Miscellaneous, Personal and Spiritual Ramblings
Morning Messes and Beautiful Life
“The boys are both still asleep! You wanna get up and have morning coffee with me?” My sleepy brain tries to wrap itself around the paradoxical words as I roll over in bed…
- Ezra, Family, Grow in Grace 2016, Messy Faith, Personal and Spiritual Ramblings, Recovering Perfectionist, Special Needs Parenting
Boundaries, being settled, and growing
This past Sunday night, after a long battle with my digital TV antennae, I settled myself down in the basement couch to watch the USA Women’s Gymnastics Olympic Trials. I found myself a…
