Over Mother’s Day weekend, I came downstairs to my daughter sifting through online pictures to post of us. I happened to catch her looking in a group that I really liked and told her to use one in that section. Later, as I stared at her sweet caption and chosen picture on Facebook, I started […]
The Darkness of Depression
“Each year more than 40 million Americans will suffer with an anxiety disorder and over 20 million will suffer from some type of depressive illness.” ~www.freedomfromfear.org That is one of the many staggering statistics being brought to light this week for National Anxiety and Depression Awareness Week. Although this is a wonderful event to help […]
Forgiving Our Mothers
My mom was far from the checkered dress and pearl wearing mothers of black and white TV programs. I did not come home to her anxiously awaiting me with a plate of after-school snacks and a ready ear to listen to my day’s events. Although she was married to three different men before I graduated […]
DIY Lighted Coke Bottle
My mom makes adorable lighted wine bottles for her friends. Since I don’t drink wine, I wanted something a little different. My basement is done in a Coca-Cola theme, so last weekend, my mom and I made this fun bottle. Supplies: Coke Bottle- mine is actually a glass bank, about 2-3 times the size of […]
Changed and Transformed
My anxiety has been through the roof lately. Two weeks ago, I took a trip to Disney with my husband and son. On the way home, I could barely help drive thanks to the panic that overtook my body and mind throughout the 17-hour car ride. I ended up driving a total of about 3 […]
Unconditional Love
My first experience with unconditional love was when I became a mommy over 20 years ago. I had no idea such a thing existed where I could love someone so deeply without expecting anything from them. There were no stipulations on loving that precious little girl I am blessed to call my daughter. Before she […]