When Cole returned from his dad’s house on January 2, he brought with him a fever and the flu. As soon as Cole was healthy, Chet rapidly started to decline. Although he didn’t test positive for anything, he had a fever for days. He stayed in my arms from Sunday through Wednesday. As Chet’s healthContinue reading “Mending”
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Vulnerability
These are the words I’m choosing to live by…. This week I’ve been on the receiving end of a wonderful gift. Someone reached out to me. Someone who according to the dots that connect us in this world should probably not be my friend. She called me through tears as a way to reach outContinue reading “Vulnerability”
This is why…
Thursday afternoon the emotions I’ve been holding on to so tightly the past few months started to unravel. I found myself in a parking lot on the side of the road with tears pouring down my face. I called my husband, but I couldn’t talk. Already in my running clothes, I decided to run. MyContinue reading “This is why…”
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Yesterday our baby boy celebrated his first birthday. The big 1. We had to modify our birthday plans since his big brother had the flu. We rescheduled the family dinner for next weekend, but we couldn’t let the day go by without enjoying every second with Chet. He woke up to a new car (theContinue reading “1”
Resolve to Shine
Welcome 2013. A new year. A fresh start. A new beginning. For so many New Year’s Day symbolizes a new beginning. Since I feel like I’ve already begun, I prefer to view today as a day to polish. I don’t want to go back and start over, but I can always use a little fineContinue reading “Resolve to Shine”
Kristy Maute 