She sits alone in her hospital room, new babe at her breast as tears roll silently down her cheek. It wasn’t supposed to be like this. He hangs his head in his hands after he hangs up the phone. He didn’t get the job. The one that was so perfect for him. For his family. I don’t understand…I was perfect …
Two Places at Once
This week’s prompt for the writing flash mob that is Five Minute Friday with LisaJo is: BELONG GO I stare out the airplane window at the beauty before me. Lights sparkle like so many diamonds strewn across black velvet. I realize this is the last time I’ll see this skyline as I land in a plane for a very.long.time. Years. …
Keep the Love Alive
Living away from family who can help with babysitting makes it hard to get frequent dates out with hubby. Yet, marriages experts agree you should go on a date at least once a week!! Join me at the Unveiled Wife as I share a few fun at home date night ideas! If you’ve just clicked over from Unveiled Wife, I …
Glamour Bag {GIVEAWAY}
Well, friends, it’s been an awesome week around here. Thanks for helping me celebrate two years of pouring my heart out online – and thanks for sharing your hearts with me! Today is our last giveaway and its one of my faves, I have to say. I don’t remember how I came across PinkEPromise, but I absolutely love them! I …
Picture This – More Birthday {GIVEAWAYS}!
You all know that we live in a wee little village in rural Ireland. We love it. It’s quaint, green, lush. The people are incredible and you can’t beat the tea! While life there is not perfect, it certainly is an adventure. One of the many blessings we’ve been given while living there is the opportunity to pursue our creative …
More Birthday Fun – {Devotional GIVEAWAY}
One of the things I write about here is my own journey of being a wife. I’ve had the joy of getting to know Jennifer Smith from The Unveiled Wife through our writing together at The Better Mom. She’s an amazing gal with a beautiful heart towards strong, healthy marriages. She’s also recently joined the ranks of motherhood with the …
Continuing the Celebration – Fitness Consult Giveaway!
Thanks for coming back to help me celebrate my wee blog’s second birthday! If you’re at all like me, you’re constantly re-starting your commitment to a healthier lifestyle. At times just not knowing what’s going to work best for your body type, lifestyle, etc can be paralyzing! That’s why I’m so excited for today’s giveaway! Michelle Myers is an energetic, …
Time to Celebrate! {GIVEAWAY}
It’s hard to believe, but today my little blog is celebrating its second birthday! In some ways it seems like it’s been a much shorter span of time since I opened this little corner of blog-land…and in other ways it feels like it’s been a lot longer. I’m sure you other bloggers can relate. This past year has been a …
Who I am…
The clock next to the bed taunted me. The time glaring back just more proof that I wasn’t sleeping. I had counted the slats in the vertical blinds, the spots on the ceiling and traced the track of a single fan blade as it whirled round. It was one of those nights where the ghosts in my head forbid me …
The Final Salute
This poem is inspired by, and dedicated to, all our military, law enforcement, firefighters, and first-responders – but most especially the 19 Prescott Hot Shots who gave their lives serving others. And for their families. The kids are all snug, tucked into bed Kisses from mama, hugs from dad We sleep soundly deep And wake rested anew With hardly a …