The Clouds have Lifted
“I don’t think of all the misery, but of the beauty that still remains”. – Anne Frank The last six months have taught me many things. Painful lessons I didn’t … Continue reading
Back
“Being in control of your life and having realistic expectations about your day-to-day challenges are the keys to stress management, which is perhaps the most important ingredient to living a … Continue reading
Tomorrow
Tomorrow I leave for Arizona. It will be my first time seeing my parents since my last visit at the end of August when my dad first found out he … Continue reading
The Art, Love and Practice of Yoga
For years, I have wanted to try yoga. As someone who has suffered for most my life from chronic neck pain combined with a Type-A, high energy personality, yoga sounded … Continue reading
The Port
Today my dad got his port installed. It is the first step into starting the long, arduous process of chemotherapy to kill the cancer that is growing in his body. … Continue reading
Fatigue
I am so tired that I am mustering up whatever energy I have left to write tonight. Had I not committed to NaBloPoMo (National Blog Posting Month) I would be … Continue reading
The Tide will come in
Last night I was perusing through the latest copy of Origin Magazine, which I adore, and found an interview with the American popstar Jewel. I have always loved Jewel’s powerful … Continue reading
Thought of the day
A good friend of mine decided to send me a “thought of the day” every Monday as a way to help support and inspire me. I am a great lover … Continue reading
Today I’m moving on
Today happens to be a very special day. It is my son Max’s 9th birthday. Nine years ago at 6:51 pm I delivered my first child and became a mother. … Continue reading
Today I promise to accept what I cannot change
Today I promise to accept what I cannot change. Today is an extremely hard day. The reality of my dad’s cancer has set in and I am numb. I hurt … Continue reading
The Diary of a Happy Mom: 40 and Beyond 