Last week, Tyrel and I finally did something very adulty: we scheduled our physicals. Together. I know, romantic, right? Now, if you’ve met my husband, you know he has this long-standing belief that the emergency room is an acceptable stand-in for a primary care physician. As there have been some more recent health issues in … Continue reading
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From Isolation to Gratitude: My 19-Year Journey with Ulcerative Colitis
Nineteen years. That’s how long I’ve battled Ulcerative Colitis—a relentless, invisible enemy that’s tested me in every possible way. It’s been a journey filled with desperation, isolation, and moments where I thought I’d never catch a break. But through it all, there have been people, moments, and changes that transformed my life. To those who … Continue reading
The Great Migration Out of Education
As an educator for almost 20 years, I have witnessed the state of education change drastically. I am unsure if this can be attributed to covid and to parents being more involved in their student’s education than they had been for decades or if there was already a looming pendulum shift. All that it takes … Continue reading
Winter Solstice is a time to pause
The past few days have been filled with opportunities to reflect, pause, and think. As the darkest day of the year is upon us, we often spend this time preparing for the holidays. We spend hours running, trying to get our last-minute groceries, and sending the final gifts and cards, a time when we often … Continue reading
Dabbling with different oils
I first learned about Young Living Essential oils from a Crossfit friend, she had started using them and was sharing about some of the benefits she had experienced. Interested I ordered a starter kit in 2014. I loved the oils, and how amazing my house smelt after diffusing them. The kids loved how peace and … Continue reading
Life with an invisible illness
One cannot imagine the role that you have played in my life. I wake up every morning not sure if you will appear. Somedays just leaving the house and arrive somewhere on time is a victory. The embarrassment that I have endured, just because you are a part of me. Knocking on strangers doors to use … Continue reading
To Papa Don
August 25th, 1929 – February 20th, 2016 You were honestly the least judgmental person that I have ever known, and you would openly and willingly invite strangers into your home to sit around the table and have a cup of coffee. The coffee that was often burnt, from cooking in the coffee pot all day, because you … Continue reading
Redefining myself… and my story
For those of you that know me personally you know that I am a strong willed person, I am dedicated, devoted and passionate about many things. When I was in high school I had a teacher once tell me that I had come a long way since I came from a ‘single parent household.’ Something … Continue reading
Escaping Crazy 