30 thoughts/things/moments from my first 30 years. 1. I was born in New Orleans as the last of four girls. My parents are proud southerners and never waste an opportunity to remind us that we are not yankees. 2. When I was 18 months old, I had surgery on my heart. I have a wicked…
Read moreThe Art of Patience
Patience: The capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset. I am many things. A patient person is not one of them. I use DVR just so I can skip commercials. I use Amazon prime for faster delivery. When baking, I always bake one minute less than recommended. Why?…
Read moreI was BORN for this.
I was born to do many things. I was born to have blue eyes and brown hair. I was born to be an athlete. I was born to be a younger sister. I was born to be right handed and average height. I was born to be introverted yet strangely adventurous. I was born to…
Read moreThe Story of Pup’s Arrival
Our family has grown once again. Last week, I got a call for a newborn baby boy. At that point, he was only hours old and didn’t have a name yet. It took Ryan and I a little bit to connect, but we said yes to bringing the baby home. My mind flew in to…
Read moreWalking Her Home
Five years. Five years ago I quit a job I loved, left my family, packed all of my belongings, and moved across the country. I went to be with my grandmother in the final months of her life. I didn’t do this because I am a really good person, because I am not. I did…
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