I did not grow up in a family where many things were officially diagnosed. When we weren't feeling well there were usually 3 things that we were told to consider. Do you need to go to the bathroom? Have you had a glass of water? Are you hungry? For me, that last one was usually … Continue reading Hangry
A few years ago we decided to set off on a spring break camping trip. We were excited to go to an area of North Carolina we hadn't camped much and to find new adventures. So when the GPS in the big van asked if we wanted to try a shortcut on the BIA highway … Continue reading The Short Cut
On Friday I got a phone call from Logan HVAC to let me know that it was time for our seasonal maintenance on our HVAC system. I always appreciate the reminder call (who remembers to schedule those on their own? Not me!) I figured since I was already having some other work done at the … Continue reading Looking for the Blessing
I have been a stay at home mom for more than a decade. For more than a decade my entire goal for each day was to serve the people who I loved most. It was the kind of mom I wanted to be...and it was the reason behind my husband's favorite story to tell people: … Continue reading 100,483 Hours
Yesterday was the culmination of many hours of work and planning and decision making. My days of going down to the basement to grab food from our back up refrigerator to prepare in my friend's borrowed microwave oven were coming to an end. Our beautiful kitchen plans were becoming a reality. I was so excited. … Continue reading Waiting and Waiting: Night Construction
Sometimes it takes a little chaos to appreciate something beautiful. Sometimes you have to step back from the everyday to realize how valuable it is. And sometimes you decide to rip out your entire kitchen, spread all of its contents throughout your home, and live for a few weeks with 7 people and no stove. … Continue reading A Tale of Two Tables
Last year our family took a trip down south of Tampa to our little spot of heaven, Anna Maria Island. We found a tiny house (2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom) constructed of cement blocks but STEPS from the beach. We piled all the kids into one bedroom and enjoyed every minute of our beach trip. The … Continue reading Fond Memories: Balancing Tradition with New Experiences
