My daughter is growing up. And I am thrilled about it. She is moving through these experiences and I am fumbling alongside her... sometimes ahead of her, sometimes behind her. We know how important we are to our daughters. We know they learn about life through us. And yet, we must surrender this importance and recognize… Continue reading Prayers for my daughter
Category: Charlie
Can You Really Cleanse Without Going on a Cleanse?
Can you really cleanse your body without going on an actual juice fast/cleanse? The following article from Redbook Magazine, written by Erin Zammett Ruddy insists that you can. Sean and I went on a cleanse on Jan. 3, 2013. (1-3-13!!) We read and followed Clean by Dr. Junger. It changed the way we looked at and… Continue reading Can You Really Cleanse Without Going on a Cleanse?
5 Ways to Give Presence this Christmas
My daughter, Charlie, came home from Santa's Workshop last week, and showed me a few items she bought for our family members. She was excited about them, however, one gift seemed to make her sad. "Why are you sad?" I asked. She said, "I just don't think this is good enough." I let that sit… Continue reading 5 Ways to Give Presence this Christmas
T-2 Weeks
We are 12 days away from baby land... When asked if she's going to have a baby brother or sister, for a while, Charlie responded, "a sister and her name is La-la"... Most recently, she responds, "we don't know." Last time she saw a newborn baby in a stroller she informed the parent/guardian of the… Continue reading T-2 Weeks
Believe in Miracles!- July
Love your life.Believe in your own power,your own potential,and you own innate goodness.Ever morning, wake with the aweof just being alive.Each day, discover the magnificent,awesome beauty in the world.Explore and embrace life in yourselfand in everyone you see each day.Reach within to find your own specialness.Amaze yourself,and rouse those around youto the potential of each… Continue reading Believe in Miracles!- July
Make Each Day Mother’s Day
To Ms. Charlie,Thank you for giving me the best Mother's Day ever. I feel so blessed and overwhelmed with gratitude, to have this remarkable opportunity to be the happiest mother/wife/friend/woman in the world. They say your past is your present, and both of them are your future. To think that my past has led me… Continue reading Make Each Day Mother’s Day
Make Each Day Shine- May
You have a chance to be as happy as any one person has ever been. All you to do is recognize the possibilities, the power, and the wonder of... today. Living life a day at a time means living a life that is blessed with awareness, appreciation, and accomplishment. For one day you can be… Continue reading Make Each Day Shine- May
Diagnosis during pregnancy 