What does 2020 bring to you? I have been pondering this question/idea since December of last year ( sounds like so long ago). In many ways I am still so unsure. But I have a feeling deep inside of me that good change is around the corner. That's why I've given my year the title: … Continue reading THE YEAR OF IM(POSSIBILITIES)
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Stop. Calm Down and Be Still. A story of past and future rescue.
After Josh graduated from high school our family took a trip to the Outer Banks and allowed he and Alyssa to bring friends. We had our 4 and about 6-7 other kids.. and stayed in the town of Rodanthe. We were out on the beach and the waves were rough. The kids were only in … Continue reading Stop. Calm Down and Be Still. A story of past and future rescue.
I am a Badass (and other things I have learned during this last year)
I am a badass. I have survived (up to this point) and tried each and every day to do what Sonny did himself and expected us to do. So I thought I'd toot my own horn, for posterities sake and list some of my badass accomplishments of the last 13 months. I have gotten out … Continue reading I am a Badass (and other things I have learned during this last year)
Reference Points and the Gift of Loneliness
Loneliness. If there is one word to describe widowhood and life for me right now, that would be it. I know I am not alone in this, so many who have lost loved ones struggle with the aloneness. If you look up synonyms for loneliness these are a few of the words you will find: … Continue reading Reference Points and the Gift of Loneliness
Who Are You and What Are You Doing Here?
It happened more than a few times in our marriage. I would be sound asleep and sit up look at Sonny and ask him, "Who are you and what are you doing here?". He would laugh, tell me who he was and to go back to sleep, which I would promptly do. I have no recollection … Continue reading Who Are You and What Are You Doing Here?
Get Your Sh*t Together
This has been a week, I will not call it hard or difficult because that word would not do it justice. There have been good, bad and ugly events, so I'll just leave it at that. I had an energy audit courtesy of our friends at Duke Energy and as the guy walked through my … Continue reading Get Your Sh*t Together
Tethered to the Earth
Four months ago you flew away. Your soul was released to fly. No longer would you struggle with each breath, you exhaled your last before our eyes and WENT. I will never in my life forget the image of your going and how much I wanted you to both STAY and be FREE. I have … Continue reading Tethered to the Earth
Notes from my wall: Wildflower
I have always loved this quote, originally from Alice in Wonderland but have not really know why I like it. Lately I have been pondering what about it intrigues me. Wildflowers are oftentimes also called weeds. Dandelions come to mind and who doesn't remember blowing on one to make a wish or making a beautiful … Continue reading Notes from my wall: Wildflower
Notes From My Wall: Have Courage.
Courage noun the ability to do something that frightens one. "she called on all her courage to face the ordeal" strength in the face of pain or grief. "he fought his illness with great courage" The wall above my desk in my creative area is littered with many papers. I have had some of these … Continue reading Notes From My Wall: Have Courage.
Momma T's Place 