• profile"The peace we seek to win is not victory over any other people, but the peace that comes with healing in its wings; with compassion for those who have suffered; with understanding for those who have opposed us; with the opportunity for all the peoples." -Richard Nixon

    If you take the time to read through these pages of my healing journey, you will see the hills and valleys. Those highs and lows continue to take me toward my ultimate goal: one of peace within, one of compassion for others who have been through their own hills and valleys and one of opportunity for all (also known as reform). I strive, at this time, to find that inner peace. Join me as I fail miserably each day but find faith and hope enough to wake the next morning and try again.



My House Smells Like Cake

But it’s missing the laughter of an almost four year old.

Why are these celebratory days so hard? Why am I always reminded of who is missing? Will there ever be a holiday, a celebration in which I don’t think, “Gee, the Munchkin would like to participate in this!” Will my heart ever feel at peace with her absence?

Back to smothering my two-year-old with Mommy kisses. And a few extra from his sister.


Happy Birthday, BigBrother!!!

*birthday hugs* for BigBrother and *tight Mommy hugs* for you.

And sighs and . . . yeah.

Judy’s last blog post..I love my son?s class

[...] also Jenna’s son BigBrother’ second birthday. Happy Birthday, [...]

Happy Birthday BigBrother!!!

Gretchen aka mamagigi’s last blog post..Diva in the rearview

Happy Birthday BigBrother! I hope you have a fabulous day!

And (((((((Jenna)))))))…

Tammy’s last blog post..Quiet

Happy Birthday BigBrother!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Michelle’s last blog post..I have to see this movie!