Grief

I survived Mother’s Day: these kinds of celebrations are different for everyone. This post is dedicated for those who are missing their moms on this particular holiday. You are not alone and I am thinking of you. It needed to be written, since it would be very fake of me…

I have lived the last seven years of my life without my father. And now almost a year has passed without my mother. And I will not bounce back. Plain and simple. Death changes you. And although I have my husband and children and my sister to love and care…

It’s still too raw for me, but I wanted to send it out for awareness. StandUp2Cancer.org is worth checking out for information, education and support. For all the people who have lost someone (and really, who hasn’t?) to cancer, my heart goes out to you today and every day. And…

It’s a strange thing, being a mama.
While you become more emotional at certain things in relation to family and children, you also grow a thicker skin. Priorities are adjusted, perspectives are changed. There is a sense of wisdom, as well as a sense of complete confusion that takes place every day. As a mama, you learn to laugh things off, gain more patience than you ever thought possible, and have a sense of pride that far exceeds anything you have ever taken part in. Your children are your treasures.

There are some things that I can honestly say have no rhyme or reason in my mind. I am a person of faith and I believe in God, but sometimes, it’s hard to stay strong and know that we are not meant to have all the answers as mere humans. It’s unfair at times. It’s downright heartbreaking. It is hard to keep going and keep going strong. But with the faith and love of your family and friends, you carry on.