How many of my mamas live in a house with a to do list as tall as you? When we bought our project house, the top item on our dream house wish list was a ‘turn key’ home. What we fell in love with was the exact opposite! “Man Plans God Laughs.” Yiddish Proverb Our …
I See Bunions
Me: “They gave Jesus bunions.” HUBBY: “That is the least of His problems” On a recent dream trip to Paris, we got to visit the Louvre. I walked the halls of this massive museum, completely overwhelmed by the sheer size, architecture, contents and hoards of people. In this particular unknown wing of the Louvre, I …
Eat the Carrot
Mamas, have you ever noticed life is like a rollercoaster? Life has highs and lows; ups and down, unexpected dips and twists. I love the initial thrust of the rollercoaster as the acceleration entices tears to roll across my face and the feeling of G forces pummeling my body. On a rollercoaster, I have to …
Elle
This poem is in honor of my very first baby, my first and only natural pregnancy. ELLE The first in our family, exciting and new Natural and fleeting, your heart not even beating You set up your home, first time not alone Unaware our time was fleeting, your heart not even beating Your existence a …
Save Me Ice Baby
September is my Ice Baby Anniversary. It has been 11 years since our in-vitro journey ended. 11 years since we lost our very last baby. SAVE ME ICE BABY You made me a mom Chosen Brave and Strong A heart full of love My eternal gift from above Loved you from day one My miracle …