"The only thing we have to fear, is fear itself."--Franklin D. Roosevelt How many of you have heard that quote? Maybe you have even said it to someone. Fear is an intense emotion. You may associate fear with danger or pain. Maybe your heart races, your muscles tense. Maybe you feel panic, or absolute dread. I have felt that panic, … [Read more...]
Memphis
2016 was a big year for me. I married my best friend, Sam, and he gained "man's best friend," Memphis. Sam went through a training program for veterans reintegrating back into society after war. This Able Veteran paired Sam with Memphis, his furry son, in 2016. It wasn't just a paring, it was a partnership based on the needs Sam had as he … [Read more...]
Missing Mom
My mom died three years ago today. I woke up this morning feeling tired, but honestly, I think that is grief wrapped around my heart. It has been three years of grief, three years of missing, three years of wondering, and three years of changes. It feels like yesterday I lost the sweet woman who gave me life. The sweet woman who encouraged me … [Read more...]
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