I believe a lot is kept from children because parents feel that children lack the ability to understand but kids get it, directly or indirectly. They can sense it. They hear it. They feel it. They may not completely understand it in the moment, but they can grasp…
I don’t believe healthcare providers grasp the power of their words and how they can effect their person’s quality of life. Doctors use to be trusted pillars of the community. They didn’t prescribe medications that weren’t absolutely necessary and always encouraged positive outcomes. They used medicinal herbs and…
This is universal across all aspects of our life. If we could all be lucky enough to get through childhood and adolescents without being negatively impacted by something or someone, what a beautiful world this could be! I want to talk a little about my experiences with this….
Saying, “we’re not buying anything,” is a waste of breath if you go anywhere with your kids! The weather finally broke here; by broke I mean, was in the 30s! Our local Amish auction re-opened after the snow and we had the bright idea to go. I took…
This blog is on my mental “to do” list daily and has been for many weeks. I have continuous conversation in my mind about all the great things I could say about this, that or the other… I jot down some one liner of genius with every intention…
Today was by far the most devastating day we’ve experienced in a long time. Today was the day of realization. The cold, hard realization that my husband will never be honest with me. What a punch to the gut. To give someone every possible opportunity to FINALLY be…