Last week, I stood outside the church. I stood there for several minutes, just willing myself to go in. I like my church. I like the people inside. But, I don't like going in anymore because it reminds me of my dad. It doesn't remind me of his smile, his super loud laugh or his … Continue reading Facing Life With Grief.
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Stuck In The Anger Stage Of Grief
So my dad is dead and I'm in the anger stage of grief and those angry emotions are constantly boiling right under the surface of my emotional skin. A handful of weeks ago, I was preaching to the kids that it's important to remember not to let the little things get to us and remember what's … Continue reading Stuck In The Anger Stage Of Grief
We All Need Mental Health Help Sometimes
I debated writing this. I'm not sure if I'll even post it. It makes me feel weak. And I'm afraid of being judged. But, since it is the time of "removing the stigma," I'll try to join in. I've been depressed. I have always been good at talking myself out of being sad. I've also been guilty of wishing … Continue reading We All Need Mental Health Help Sometimes
Easy Hungry Jack Casserole
Hungryjack Casserole. My mom started making this when I was in high school, I believe, and it is one of my favorites. I called her and asked her where she got the recipe. She has no idea so we are going to go with....it came from my great uncle who was always hungry and also … Continue reading Easy Hungry Jack Casserole
Why Moms Don’t Go Out Much
The older I get, the harder it is to drag myself out of the house. I know I'm not alone in this. 🙂 This is mostly because once kids entered the picture, leaving the house became such a project. Even if I'm going out alone! You would think that would be easy but there's so much … Continue reading Why Moms Don’t Go Out Much
I Assure You I Couldn’t Love My Adopted Children More
I've gotten better about my "adoption triggers." I'm less sensitive than I used to be. I don't get all inwardly worked up like I did in the past. There are still things that really bother me about this adoption reality, though. I don't like it, to put it mildly, when anyone but me gets called … Continue reading I Assure You I Couldn’t Love My Adopted Children More
Daring Myself To Be Patient.
Love is patient. I can't think of many truer statements except maybe something like "chocolate is life." Or "Sleep is awesome," but "love is patient" is up there. I have a soft spot for the cliche and the verse that it comes from. Brian and I used it in our wedding and we later scooped up this plaque when we saw it at … Continue reading Daring Myself To Be Patient.
Daring Myself To Love My Son.
A year or so ago, I received a book, "The Love Dare." It was from my priest who is also my facebook friend. She had read my angsty posts about Kaleb, met with me and then bought me the book. The idea is that you are given a daily dare which is aimed at improving … Continue reading Daring Myself To Love My Son.
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