On this Mother's Day, I'm doing something very brave for me. I am sharing OUT LOUD a very painful time in my life. How my sister mothered my children when I couldn't. How is that brave? Because I find it SO hard to cry in front of people, to let down my guard and bare my … [Read more...] about How My Sister Mothered My Children When I Couldn’t
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Blessings Post Widowhood
Blessings post widowhood? What? Ok, I won't deny it. When my husband John died, it was pure hell. You know that awful feeling when you keep hoping you'll wake up and realize it's only a nightmare? That was a constant for me back then. This larger than life character, who was … [Read more...] about Blessings Post Widowhood
Flying Solo Across The Pacific
Our pediatrician did warn me that there could be possible side effects. But faced with the concept of flying solo across the Pacific from Vancouver to Auckland, New Zealand with my two wee children, I was willing to take the risk. I drugged my darlings just after takeoff. Yup. … [Read more...] about Flying Solo Across The Pacific