Strings too short to use.
A blog to discover meaning and creation through cancer, adoption, and a series of seemingly unconnected strings of life events.
- On Accommodations and Going on the OffenseI feel lighter and heavier all at once. In one moment, I am singing in my car. In the next, my mind jets to laying on the living room floor watching my baby breathe. Then to the day before when objects and insults were thrown at me from across the room by the baby who… Read more: On Accommodations and Going on the Offense
- On the Eve of ChangeI knew it would happen. I would start a blog – I’m good at starting. I would plan, execute, and begin beautifully and meticulously writing, sharing, and convincing myself I would continue for the long haul. Then life steps in and I stall. Two tragic deaths and an unexpected need for a cross country road… Read more: On the Eve of Change
- Flashback: My first morning out as a mother of two/How I killed a roadrunnerIn the fall of 2013, I was zealously venturing into the next phase of motherhood. My oldest child had just turned three. We had recently returned from a week in California after the last-minute, unexpected adoption of our second child. Our home was still in boxes from a simultaneous move across the city. My husband… Read more: Flashback: My first morning out as a mother of two/How I killed a roadrunner
- Why We Didn’t Tell You: Learning to share our DMDD journeyWhat seems like a lifetime ago, I was lucky enough to find a path to healing for my family and our journey with DMDD. I was honored to be able to share that experience with Revolutionize DMDD – a group working to bring awareness and support to the brain based therapy that helped my son… Read more: Why We Didn’t Tell You: Learning to share our DMDD journey
- Taming the Christmas Chaos: A new plan for 2023It happens every Christmas. I start early with planning, organizing, and decorating. We take family photos in November for Christmas cards and photo ornaments. I give thoughtful consideration to everyone’s lists, help them compile ideas, and coordinate with everyone to prevent duplication. I even compile photos from the year and compose a special album for… Read more: Taming the Christmas Chaos: A new plan for 2023
Finding meaning and creation through cancer, adoption, and a series of seemingly unconnected strings of life events. 