A record of the incessant and trivial chatter running through my head.
 I have poison ivy. Not like a small patch of poison ivy on which I spread a little pink lotion and all is better. I mean I really have poison ivy. Everywhere. Big, huge splotches covering my arms, legs, and entire upper torso. The kind of poison ivy that has led to sleepless nights when […]     Writing this blog has been like being given a new set of eyes. The old set was okay. . . they did what they were supposed to do. They opened, they closed, and they focused on the things in front of them. . . but something was just a little off, a little […]  Scene 1. C pulls in the driveway after a long, hard, hot day at work. I approach the car and open the door. Me: Can I have your cell phone? C: Sure. (Hands me the phone) Why? Me: No reason, just want to see it. C: (Glances behind me and catches a glimpse of two […] I smile every time I see this commercial. I was encouraged by a friend today. This friend wrote words to me that made me stand a little bit taller. Simple words that made me feel like I could move mountains. Like I could change the world. Like my presence, little as it may be, really […]  Kids tucked peacefully in their beds, the rumble of a football game playing upstairs, lights are dimmed and I approach my keyboard ready to capture just a bit of it. When all is calm and I reflect on a beautiful weekend filled with a good mix of fun activity and quiet moments–all seems right with […] |
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of course i am SOBBING little tears right now! this was a really, really, really great post. keep it forever.
i hope the ivy is growing less poisonous!
also, i will never forget when you told Chad's mom to take a lap around the table and catch up with the conversation. she should have seen that sassy coming and she loved you anyway!!
love you, friend.
This is beautiful!! Hopefully the poison ivy goes away soon!!
M, I CANNOT believe you remember that. It is brought up at least one time a year. I can't escape it. It is one of my prouder moments. 😉
MUST you make me cry EVERY time I read your blog??
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Of course, I'm teasing. S, this POST is beautiful, your blog is beautiful, YOU are beautiful. Love, love, love this. I agree with TL: This is one of those keeper posts. A very excellent reminder to focus on all the wonderful positive things in our lives!
SERIOUSLY. I'm so glad it's not just me, the pregnant one, crying each and every time I read this blog.
I hope you feel better. And that your poison ivy heals STAT. Have you tried Zanfel for poison ivy? It's over-the-counter usually…