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August 14, 2017
She Should Be There
I waited way longer to register Tiny for Kindergarten than I did with Bug or Bean. Not because I didn’t have the time or I didn’t make the time, but because my heart was truly heavy at the prospect. I didn’t want to do it. Yes, she is the baby of the family. But it’s […]
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May 29, 2017
Some Gave All – Memorial Day 2017
May God protect those who are in harm’s way. It’s Memorial Day – we honor the fallen, we remember them and thank them for their great sacrifice. This post is written in loving memory of my friend, Ryan David, who was killed, along with the rest of the Charlotte Guard based crew, in a C-130 […]
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May 14, 2017
When Mother’s Day hurts…
This is my 6th Mother’s Day without my darling Kathryn. While I do not actively grieve for her anymore, I still feel a twinge on Mother’s Day. I reflect on the fact that there should be four little wildlings, jumping on the bed and excitedly telling me “Happy Birthday!” as my son did this morning… […]
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December 31, 2016
You’ve come a long way baby
2016 was a tough year for many people. We lost a lot of people we loved and admired. Many cried over what was a devastating election result. We watched from afar as children died in bombings, helpless to do anything to save them. There was pain, there was fear. Gun violence continued to grow, mass […]
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October 15, 2016
October 15th 2016
The International Wave of Light October 15th International Day of Remembrance Today we remember all babies born too soon. Today we tell the world that it’s okay to break the silence and comfort mothers who have lost. Today we provide love, light, and encouragement to mamas who are in horrible pain. Today we also ask […]
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October 10, 2016
Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month 2016
This month is pregnancy & infant loss awareness month. It’s important for me tobring awareness to the topic and have these resources for you. For those of you who are not familiar with mystory, Ilost one of myidentical twin daughters when they were two days old. So this is a very personal topic. Here are […]
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September 6, 2016
Why hasn’t Congress done anything about Zika yet? #zapzika
Congress just returned to work after aseven-week break. Guess what they haven’t done anything about yet? They have done nothing to combat Zika. Over this summer, mosquitos startedinfecting people with Zika in parts of southern Florida. In Puerto Rico, thousands of cases of Zika have been diagnosed, including hundreds in pregnant women. And new reports […]
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August 19, 2016
Easy Pumpkin Pie Dip
The kids are back in school… it is almost September. The mornings are getting darker and cooler. That means… it’s almost time for PUMPKIN SPICE EVERYTHING! My favorite Fall recipe is really yummy and really not too bad for you! And sooo easy to make! Why wait until Fall to eat something so delicious? I […]
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July 19, 2016
Pregnant women who get the flu shot may only protect their infant for 8 weeks after birth
OK, so this is one of those times when a research article comes out and you have to say, “Don’t go jumping to any crazy conclusions!” 8 weeks is still better than nothing! And those are critical 8 weeks. What am I talking about? JAMA Pediatrics recently published research from a new study that indicates […]
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July 1, 2016
Bacon Wrapped Tuna Steaks
Bacon Wrapped Tuna Steaks I have so many recipes I want to share, since I’ve been experimenting so much with gluten free and paleo. So, I’ve decided to make Tuesdays “Tasty Tuesdays” unless something more important comes up! I really have bought into the idea that it all starts with food. A healthy gut is […]
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