How am I doing? That's a question I get asked a couple times a week. It's a question I can't answer in just one sentence, but I will answer in one sentence. My answer is always, "I'm blessed and I'm hanging in there." Truth is, I am barely hanging in there. Through all I am … Continue reading I Am Not Ok..

March is Brain Injury Awareness month. This is an awareness that means so much to me. Let me share my story. On July 22, 2015 I watched my husband do his normal routine. He got ready for work, kissed me goodbye, I watched him walk out our back door, and I watched him drive out … Continue reading Brain Injury Awareness

I've had two special Valentines in my life. Two men. One that I started life with and one that I hope I'll end life with. One does not replace the other. The first one taught me how to better love, to make memories, cherish everything and to fight for what I want. The second one … Continue reading Happy Valentine’s Day

Do you know what its like to tell your children their father was in an accident? Or worse, that he might not make it? I remember that day. The worst day of my life, or so I thought. I contacted family to threaten them pretty much not to breathe a word to my kids about … Continue reading They Are The Strong Ones…

Tragic hit my home. I surrendered all to it. I gave up my life to fight. To fight for someone I loved more than anyone. To fight for someone who couldn't fight for themselves. My life was put on hold so that I could help someone that I love gain their life back. And even … Continue reading Death Changed Me

Mommas have you ever greeted company at your house with "excuse the mess" or the one I use is, "my house is a mess". We've got to stop doing it NOW! Sure our homes may be unorganized or not as neat as it usually is, but it is not a mess. Our homes are the … Continue reading Temple of Blessings

As I sit here waiting for my husband to return from surgery my mind is going back through the last month and a half. How I have soaked in every single thing I could possibly keep burned in my brain before it is destroyed. Destroyed by chemotherapy. Now don't get me wrong chemotherapy can have … Continue reading Sharing Life with Chemo

Nieces are God's gifts to their aunts. Today I realized that as an aunt the greatest gift you can be blessed with is a niece. I have two precious nieces. Dont get me wrong nephews are a gift too, but there's just something about being an aunt and having a niece. My youngest niece opened … Continue reading My Niece, My Gift

When you're a widow or have been in a widow's shoes you know life can be so hard at times. Memories come out of nowhere and they either make you cry or make you laugh. Today was a day it hit me hard. Good and bad. I found time to laugh over memories that came … Continue reading In A Widow’s Shoes

Tomorrow is your day! All the dreams you had as a little girl will be fulfilled tomorrow. All the years I've waited to see my best friend marry, will be worth the wait! Tomorrow you start a new chapter with the man you have loved for so long. I have just a few things I … Continue reading Open Letter To My Best Friend, The Bride..