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A Weekend of Smiles… Until

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It was supposed to be a beautiful four-day weekend filled with fun, exciting events, good food, and a little time for myself. And for...

Four Days in Chicago: Celebrating 30 Years of Love, Laughter, and...

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My daughters and I traveled to Chicago to celebrate a very special milestone: my firstborn turning 30! Thirty years of life, love, growth, and...

September 2026: The Month I Started Letting Go

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September… where do I even begin? This month felt like a blur. As I look back, I have a hard time recalling much of what...

When Do We Let Go of Hope?

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Sometimes, hope keeps us closer to the past and further away from reality. We hope to bring back those beautiful moments. We replay the memories. We remember...

A Day With My Daughter: Making Memories in the Little Moments

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Of all the things I have accomplished and all the titles I have held in my life, being a mother is, and always will...

Leaving August 2026 Lighter: The Moments That Made Me Smile

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August came and went, and honestly, I still wonder where the month went.  Maybe that’s my way of coping, of pushing through and suppressing...

July 2026 Recap: A Month I Chose to Live Fully

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Some months quietly pass by, and then some months leave a permanent mark on your heart. July 2026 was one of those months for...

Rewriting the Next Chapter

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Today marks the beginning of a new chapter. I'm celebrating another birthday, another year of life, and a new season: divorced, completely single, and...

A Journey to Peru: Finding Wonder, Healing, and Hope

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Every time I travel, my goal is more than simply visiting a new destination. I want to immerse myself in the local culture, learn...

June 2026: A Pause, A Reset, A New Beginning

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This past month of June has taught me that I am so far from having it all figured out.  It was about heartache, a...