With the arrival of the Easter season I am constantly reminded of what this time represents: new life. For the past couple of years, it has been a 'new life' in more ways than one. This past weekend I saw my Grandma, Mom and little brother baptized, taking their first communion on Holy Saturday - … Continue reading Another Dang Baby
Lessons learned #2: Family, Matters
Let's be real: you're not the only one going through it. I know, it sounds crazy, but for me it was easy for me to forget this fact and I found myself taking out my frustrations on my family after sitting at home recovering for a few weeks. I would get really short and distant. … Continue reading Lessons learned #2: Family, Matters
The Lottery Continues
Well, it took me a while to write this one because to be honest, the number of times I've had to go back to the hospital has been embarrassing. This past Tuesday night I spent 8 hours throwing up bile and had to get admitted once again on Wednesday the next morning. I decided I … Continue reading The Lottery Continues
Third Time’s a Charm
Well, this blog post took me a little time to write because I ended up back in the emergency room this past Tuesday (I think it was Tuesday, my memory is a little hazy). After being sent home after my second surgery I was doing fine until I started getting the same stomach cramps I … Continue reading Third Time’s a Charm
Surprised!
I could not have thought of a better way to begin my 3rd decade of life then celebrating with the people I love. To think think of our journey this past year and the bullet we dodged has been a little overwhelming and I was left speechless, but thankful.