Different

“How do you feel like you are doing? Matt asked. “You seem…different. Good different.”

“I feel different. I’m not sure how to put it into words. Something has shifted. I…

New Life

“Finley, I’m trying to sleep!” Matt teased our sweet seven year old. 

“Aaahhh!” She exclaimed, patting his arm with her hand. Matt began fake snoring, making Finley giggle as she…

Seven Year Flower

“This birthday feels different.” I shared with Matt. “Seven has always felt different, a monumental shift with our older kids. A time when they go from a little kid…

Through the Valley

“What brings you in today?”

“I think I have caregiver burnout…” my counselor patiently waited for me to continue. 

“ I have 9 out of the 10 symptoms.”  This was official….

Dancing in the Desert

“I see you dressed in deep aqua that flows like liquid with every movement, every breeze, flowing around you as you twirl and dance to unheard music in a…