Friday Gratitude

I'd like to begin by thanking each of you who reached out either in the comments, via email, or text offering support after yesterday's blog. I truly appreciate it you. Today ends with more emotions - anger, sadness, confusion, and helplessness. I truly cannot wait for my appointment this week. Something has got to change. … Continue reading Friday Gratitude →

Mayday! Mayday! I Have Problems!

I cannot believe that we've turned the page on the calendar again and it is May! I'm not complaining, because May means nice weather is on the way. I'm looking forward to my neighborhood walks and sunshine. Those walks and the nice weather will certainly help me. I have been struggling a bit. I noticed … Continue reading Mayday! Mayday! I Have Problems! →

Your Wish Is My Command

I can't remember what site I saw this on, but thought it was interesting to see the responses. If you had one "genie wish," what would you wish for? I think what makes the question tough to answer is that whenever we think of a genie, there always seems to be three wishes. That's not … Continue reading Your Wish Is My Command →

Sending Them Up

Anxiety. Fear. Sadness. Unrest. Nervousness. Sorrow. Overwhelmed. Confused. Any one of those feelings can be crippling. All of them swirling together are scary. With the wrong mindset, it can be devastating. Those feelings don't hit me all at once often, but when they do, it is easy to try to figure it out myself. That … Continue reading Sending Them Up →

My Heart Aches

Andy Marlette 2017 Just shy of 6 months ago, a school shooting happened 45 miles from my home in Oxford, Michigan. It happened at the high school. 4 students were killed and 7 were injured. 10 days ago, there was a mass shooting in Buffalo, NY at the Tops Supermarket that took the lives of … Continue reading My Heart Aches →

Mixed Emotions

If I had to describe today with emoji's, I'd need a lot of them! Exhaustion - Tuesdays are always difficult. I get very little sleep before having to come into work for the night. I do the best I can to nap when the kids are napping, but things just never seems to line up … Continue reading Mixed Emotions →

Fill in the Blank?

I really have every reason in the world to be happy. I am married to my soul mate. I have 4 wonderful children. I am saved by grace. I am alive. I am employed. I have food on the table and a roof over my head. The list goes on and on. However, I have … Continue reading Fill in the Blank? →

Insurance Rant

Look, I understand, we all need insurance. Right? It is supposed to be there for us when we need it. But let's face it, insurance is one of the biggest money making scams out there. You pay and pay and pay, and when you do need it, you end up jumping through hoop after hoop … Continue reading Insurance Rant →

Emotional Weekend Recap

It is taking all that is in me to write a blog today. I don't feel like writing. I'm numb today. All weekend long I struggled with whether or not to proceed with something. It is something that has weighed very heavy on my heart. It is something that comes with risks no matter what … Continue reading Emotional Weekend Recap →

Not in the Mood to Write

It's probably not a good idea to write when you are angry, so I won't. Maybe I will come back and elaborate in the future. For now, this will do .....