It’s been almost 2 months since the kids and I joined Matt in Ames after he started his new job as a correctional officer in Newton, IA back in January. We are temporarily living in a 4 bedroom apartment in Ames until we close on our house in Newton in the beginning of May. The … Continue reading Ames Family Update
Changing the Way We Talk and Think About Mental Health
“Looney bin.” “Insane asylum.” “He/she has a screw loose.” “It’s all in your head.” “Worry wart.” “Nervous Nelly.” These are some common terms and phrases I’ve heard used to describe a mental health institute or someone dealing with a mental health struggle. They don’t sound particularly positive, do they? They infer that the place where … Continue reading Changing the Way We Talk and Think About Mental Health
A Testimony of God’s Faithfulness
I grew up in northern WI, a daughter to a mother who was a believer and a father who at the time, was not. My older sister, younger brother, and I would go to church and Sunday school with my mom each Sunday. When I was 4, my mom took me to our local county … Continue reading A Testimony of God’s Faithfulness
SAHM’s & Working Mamas: A Survey of the Blessings & Challenges of Each
I have been a SAHM (stay-at-home-mom) for 8 months and was a working mom for almost 4 years beforehand. I have held both titles and have experienced the blessings and challenges of each. My experiences in being both a SAHM and a working mom have sparked my interest in the experiences of other SAH and … Continue reading SAHM’s & Working Mamas: A Survey of the Blessings & Challenges of Each
Zuppa Toscana
I’ve never posted a recipe on my blog before this evening, but I thought I would start as I enjoy cooking and this winter weather has me yearning for hot comfort meals. I’m currently trying to eat healthier and unfortunately, this soup doesn’t make the cut as it is higher in fat, but if you … Continue reading Zuppa Toscana
It was during the morning of Sunday, August 4th, 2019 when I lost someone I’ve never met-again. It felt different than the first time because I’d already been through it, but the pain remained and continues to remain when I am offered a moment to reflect. I was about 10.5 weeks pregnant when I miscarried … Continue reading Losing Someone You’ve Never Met-Again: Our Second Miscarriage
Losing Someone You’ve Never Met-Again: Our Second Miscarriage
Practical Ways to Support a Cancer Patient
This topic is one that's been on my mind to write about for quite some time. As some of my readers may know, I had stage 3 cancer at age 16 and again at age 17. It was a rare type called germ cell ovarian cancer, occurring in young women. I've been in remission (thank … Continue reading Practical Ways to Support a Cancer Patient
Blankie Tags, Mandarin Oranges, & Bedtime Stories: Life in the Little Years
I hear you calling my name across the hall. Mom! Mom....MOM! Never having been a morning person, I force myself out of bed to start the day. I open the door to your room, your head shoots up from your pillow, and you are on your feet. With a quick bend down, you find the … Continue reading Blankie Tags, Mandarin Oranges, & Bedtime Stories: Life in the Little Years
Hot Mess Mama: Life With 2
First things first, this post is going to be written without any bells and whistles. I'm going to be uncut-raw if you will in my authenticity. I am a young mom. I am a veteran mom. As of late, I am an overwhelmed mom. As of February 2018, I am a mom of 2. Before … Continue reading Hot Mess Mama: Life With 2
Taya at 18 Months-2 Years
I wrote this post back in June of 2017 and I am just getting around to finishing it now....on January 13th, 2018. (I just had to erase "...on New Year's Day.") Anyway, the following is what I wrote some months ago, which I will leave unchanged until I add in new developments in Taya's day-to-day … Continue reading Taya at 18 Months-2 Years
