The decision was easy. I remember feeling comforted by how simply it came, given that at the time I felt sure it had to be the most difficult decision of my life. So I held her hand as they took her off of the machines and even three years later I recall exactly how her hands felt in mine. And as we waited for the most agonizing four minutes, I knew that this was the end, and though painful, I would start the journey upward. Tomorrow. I was wrong. That was no where nea

I remember the day it changed. I changed. The day I officially snapped. The week before I was due with my third child, I had to return something at Best Buy and because of whatever market research they’ve done that tells them their customers need a flatbed/dolly for large appliances more than a regular basket that holds small items (or say, an additional child), I had to hold each of my then two toddlers by the hand with the box tucked under my arm. I stood in what was an

I've been taking an extended leave from blogging for a few weeks for a variety of reasons, but it's been on my heart to get back on here and interact with all my blogging friends. Mostly, I've been busy trying to find a full-time job, but in the interim, I've had quite a few things occur that I need to catch up on... 1. I finished my book!! Writing the final words on that thing was an awesome experience, let me say. Even if no one ever reads it, it feels so good to complet