Family, inspiration, Loss, marriage, parenting, TikTok Video

Appreciation for the Boys in my Life

My appreciation for the men and boys in my life centers around a one little girl. Without them, I would not have found a way forward to live and strive, as Corrie dwells in heaven.

Family, garden, Life, Loss, marriage, parenthood, parenting, real love

Thank You to my Ramblin’ Boys

But I chose the Kenny Chesney version because the emotion with which he performed expresses the outpouring of love I possess for Hayes and John, my boys. It says, to me, no matter what, we're coming home where we can be ourselves. We can be the most unadorned version of ourselves without worry about what anyone says or judgement we might face in other circumstances.

Family, garden, Grief, inspiration, reality, TikTok Video

Getting Real in Grief, Gardening, and Giving Yourself Grace

Love doesn't get lost in the mail. Love does not go to the spam folder. Love isn't a video lost in internet searches. Love is now. Love is yesterday. Love is today, and it is the future.

Bereaved Parents, bereavement, children, Grief, Life, Loss, parenting, Poetry, Writing

Even on Amazon: a Poem for my Son

Son, there exist dreams I wishI could make come true, and not the kindwhere some parents buy ordo for theirkids, so they never learn howdimes drop into sewers moreoften than make it to the candy shop.Son, look in my eyes because I know what becomes of holding on toanger and despair so great,it feels likea… Continue reading Even on Amazon: a Poem for my Son

children, Communication, Family, Life, parenthood, Poetry, Writing

My Dear Son, a Poem

My son was deeply disturbed by last week's events. I wrote a poem for him. My        dear                 Son, I wish I could                believe in a wish upon a star again in the same way I wish I could make the             world a better place      for you                because, at only  ten, you know dreams slip away… Continue reading My Dear Son, a Poem