A Summer Promise

I’m guilty of it. I’m guilting of rearranging family life to accommodate a baby. There are families that seem to effortless transition into becoming parents and adding kids to their pack. I was not one of them. Chet stunned me in many ways. While I didn’t completely abandon everything, I did quit saying yes toContinue reading “A Summer Promise”

A Flower in the Sunshine

As I searched the Internet for a quote that embodied the happiness I felt exploring our local botanical gardens with Chet, my mom and my two nieces, I stumbled up words I adored. I read them and thought this is me.  Maybe I should ask Christian to post it on my birthday.  I wish someoneContinue reading “A Flower in the Sunshine”

A Shamrock Story 

It’s race week. The lead up to this race has had its own story to tell just like every other race except this one feels different. This one belongs only to me.  With a brand new blank slate to write my own story, I’ve been left with only my wants, my passion, my desire andContinue reading “A Shamrock Story “

Equinox 

In less than two weeks the world approaches the small moment of time  when everything is in balance. Here along the Atlantic Ocean, the sun will rise. Twelve hours later it will set. Dark and light find harmony as our beach town begins to bloom. Spring will arrive. The equinox is approaching.  As we transitionContinue reading “Equinox “

Safety Net

“Listen–are you breathing just a little, and calling it life?” ~Mary Oliver  The past month I’ve felt myself standing on unstable ground. I’ve felt alive. I’ve felt afraid. I’ve felt engaged. I’ve felt committed. I’ve felt lost. My thoughts have wandered down so many paths.  When I made the decision to walk away from OperationContinue reading “Safety Net”