"magine a voice, a sound you were accustomed to hearing and then, suddenly silent........"
Read morePalpable anticipation.
"I continue to be amazed at the phases of grief when one determines to move forward in the process and take the path towards recovery. The "fear of loss" is a powerful pull towards the past, negates the present, and has the potential to destroy the future..........."
Read moreDigging in.
"Did you ever feel like you put so much out, time and again, and seem to get little to nothing in return? I know this can apply to many and any areas in life; in my soul, I do get tired. I want response. Action. In most cases, prayer is like this......."
Read moreI'll Show You.
"Today I started the week back in business during the holiday season. It feels as if these holidays are stretching out way longer than I remember smile emoticon I also realize the importance of engaging my brain and my desire to "work". My ambitions never take a break........."
Read moreDreaming big in 2016.
"It remains amazing to me how we all often look for acceptance, but time and again, do not know how to receive when we finally get it........"
Read moreImparting and Passing on.
"Last year on this day, we were fortunate enough to be traveling back east to our home in Pennsylvania with a SoCal VB teammate and friend Sean smile emoticon Because we've acclimated and adapted pretty well, it's easy to forget we weren't around for all the festivities of the season in the last two years."
Read moreFeeling without fear.
"In the last few weeks, I have felt highs and lows and my kids wonder about the phases in my life, to which I tell them to shut it smile emoticon Everyone has emotions, and they can either rule my actions, or make me determine to keep them under control. I cannot however, control another's responses."
Read moreHappy.
"Several years ago during a high school volleyball season, friendships were formed. While waiting between games, a few of us females got lunch together and found out we could make a really nice group of friends. None of our lives are exactly the same, but the common bonds are built......"
Read moreBeat up but still going.
"Thanks everyone for your support and thoughts. When an incident such as hitting a deer or any other type of car issues become magnified without a father in the picture......... I have a meltdown. Austin is fine thankfully, and crazy thing is, the car is up and running again."
Read moreMatters of the heart.
"Making many lists and checking them two and three times, lol. I am so behind for this season; it seems like "life" just preoccupies my time mostly. I am counting down the days to the holiday which will be extra special this year.......... adding a few more special people into our lives"
Read moreHumble beginnings.
"So somehow the lights on my porch are half out since putting them up on Sunday. They were all working at one point, but suddenly one dims and more follow.... and so this parallels life. I may burn bright one day and all is well, then gradually the elements wear on me, and light may fade......."
Read moreSecrets.
"When that is the case, I flee. I guess my kids have come to the conclusion that they need NOT waste their lives as well................."
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