In the late summer of 1983, the most important decision of my life was made, but I wasn't actually a part of it. I was just a group of cells; a sparkle in someone's eyes. A woman was pregnant with me, but the discovery of my presence was a bit of a disruption; a surprise. My life is owed to her for choosing adoption over abortion. I don't know this woman, but she made a sacrifice that I have a … [Read more...] about Adoption Over Abortion: Her Choice
Relationships
Are You Thankful on Thanksgiving?
Two years ago today, there was an article posted on Psychology Today explaining the results of a Thanksgiving survey done by the Harris Poll on behalf of American Greetings. This survey shed light on why many people are NOT thankful on Thanksgiving. Three out of five Americans said they would rather do something else than reflect on why they are thankful on Thanksgiving. Why is that? Holiday … [Read more...] about Are You Thankful on Thanksgiving?
5 Ways to Stay Positive
Let's talk about ways to stay positive when things are hard. Why? Because things are hard. LOL The last few days have been a major challenge in my house. My son, who is 4 and in PreK this year, brought home a drawn-out, crazy virus that has us all sick. My poor son has it the worst, with green goop coming out of his red, swollen eyes, and his ears are clogged. Before getting sick last week, he … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Stay Positive
Moms Need Playdates
Let's Talk About Playdates With the Kids First We were sitting on the couch with our kids. I looked over a few little heads to my good friend of 20 years or more. "Just think how we used to sit on the couch as kids like this," I said. "Yeah, and now we're sitting here with a pile of kids on us," my friend said through her smile. We were enjoying the calm as the little ones were munching on … [Read more...] about Moms Need Playdates
Silenced
In so many cases, people are silenced who know the truth. You Know the Truth By How It Feels. To say I have been consumed with what happened in Las Vegas is an understatement. As an empath, this tragedy has become a large part of my daily life. After the kids are in bed, I start reading eyewitness accounts and watching videos. Why? Quite frankly, when I listen to what the MSM tells the public, … [Read more...] about Silenced
Taking a Step
photo credit - Imaginative Conservative Taking a Step Taking a step together is more effective than taking a knee in silence. It’s not about the veterans, freedom of speech, the NFL, or the president. It’s about relationships, and the individuals who make up this nation. We need to focus on how to produce unity, and truly be the “U.S.” that we should be. It’s about going BEYOND a display of … [Read more...] about Taking a Step
