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Moving at our OWN pace
Two weeks ago today we left for the last day of school. Seems like an eternity, although not a restful one. Today was the first day I woke up with nowhere to be, and nothing to do. Our first...
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Reality – tough to swallow
I am a huge fan of online shopping, and normally I anticipate my orders my counting the days till their arrival. Except this one – not so much. It was a purchase made out of necessity, not desire. It...
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Keep Swimming… Just Keep Swimming
This one is a favorite of a dear internet friend :-) This image has been on my mind all week. Truth be told there is an awful lot on my mind, and I apologize that most of it is likely to come out...
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Today
In the spirit of one day at a time… today she feels well. Today homework is already done. Today her stress level is low. Today she swims in the water like the fish she longs to be. Today as I sit...
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Playing in Pain
We missed church again today. Not because we overslept. Nope. We were up with plenty of time to arrive at the Urgi Center and take our typical seats, waiting in a crowded room. If I had my copays...
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Passing time….
So here we sit. Again. For the second time post thyroidectomy, we are in the hospital. The girl doesn’t feel well. She just doesn’t. End of story. But, not too many people seem ready to listen...
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The Productive Struggle
Tomorrow I was scheduled to attend a professional development workshop entitled “The Productive Struggle.” I was kind of excited to go, as it sounded like quality PD right up my alley. “The...
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“Dear whatever doesn’t kill me, I’m strong enough now. Thanks.”
I needed today. For so many reasons. Even thought Meghan had 2 appointments today – 11:15 and 12 – it was a good day. We all slept. Late. All three of us. I mean 10:00. A good sign that we – all...
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Coaches Change Lives
I know that teachers have the power to change lives, but as my girl gets to the middle school years, I am really starting to think the power is with the coaches. I have always wanted my daughter to be...
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Compassion Saves the Day!
Instinct. I don’t know why I second guess her instinct. Maybe one day I’ll learn. We arrived in Manhattan early. We dropped Mom off so she could get to her appointment. We parked the car at a better...
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Plot Twist!
We are thinking we are far from alone in appreciating this Facebook post from the Global Genes Project. I mean these days it seems more than ever, I barely talk to someone whose life isn’t taking...
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I used to be afraid of roller coasters
I used to be afraid of roller coasters, and their short, fast twisting, turning excitement. Then I realized roller coasters and life have a lot in common. So I started riding them, cause really -what...
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Gratitude
Gratitude. It’s always a good time to be grateful. Especially Thanksgiving week with catastrophe averted. Even full of memories from a year ago, I feel gratitude. Just a week ago I wrote a post...
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It’s Complicated…
I just ended a 30 minute conversation with Meghan’s adolescent gynecologist. The fact that she spends 30 minutes on the phone with me speaks to a rare spark of passion for her field, and a genuine...
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It’s Complicated…
I was in the stairwell close to the 5th floor of the nursing home where my grandmother resides when the phone rang. I paused, startled by the ring, and trying to suppress my slightly out of shape...
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