Every day I consciously look for moments of magic in the midst of my often busy, sometimes crazy days. I hope my moments inspire you to look for your own…
I was blessed with an early gift for Christmas. It wasn’t wrapped in shiny paper or tied with a bow. It was a simple answer to a simple question. I’d asked it casually, resisting the urge to cross my fingers behind my back. “Wanna to go to yoga class with me?” She twisted a clump … Continue Reading
So… The Big Apple After telling you all about the Smoothie Explosion I was prepared to share the outcome of that story and update you on the progress of the book. I planned to remind you of the loooooooooooong journey the book has been on. How it all began with the birth of a tiny baby, and the fleeting … Continue Reading
Remember when I told you about my trip to New York City? I’d had my hair straightened? Turns out, I was on my way to meet my literary agent. The literary agent I had hoped for from the get go. The literary agent who’d written about consciousness and authenticity on her website. The literary agent I’d … Continue Reading
Last week, it became official – I’ve been at this blog business for an entire year! I’ve certainly had a lot to learn and still find myself marveling at the wonders of this new virtual world! Case in point, my participation in the Virtual Book Tour of Author, Maureen Simon! Maureen is the author of … Continue Reading
This year, Andie needs 10 fingers and a toe! In all the excitement around my daughter’s 11th birthday, I overlooked another birthday of sorts! My Blog!! I can hardly believe it, but I’ve been at it for 1 year now! My 1st entry announcing Andie’s 10th b’day! Happy Birthday Blog! And thank you, thank you, thank … Continue Reading
Tomorrow we celebrate Thanksgiving. Sunday, we celebrate Andie’s eleventh birthday! Yesterday, I received an email from a woman who’d been born at 28 weeks, thirty-six years ago! Her parents had been told there was little hope their baby would live. Today, she’s earning a nursing degree and hopes to work in the NICU, helping preemie … Continue Reading
Eleven years ago I gave birth to a baby who needed machines to breathe. Which is why I can’t wait to tell you this story. It all began with a tree… It was a silly purchase, really. The nursery was having an end of season sale. It was 75% off, but still, we should have … Continue Reading
Growing a Sequoia Tree in New Hampshire Eleven years ago I gave birth to a baby who needed machines to breathe. Which is why I can’t wait to tell you this story. It all began with a tree… It was a silly purchase, really. The nursery was having an end of season sale. It was … Continue Reading
I wonder if you remember me? We met almost eleven years ago? I was that one with the really preemie baby. Remember? She had an ostomy bag and a scar on her back from a heart/lung surgery? I carried her in a soft pink fleece and was a little shaky having just brought her home from … Continue Reading
Chances are, if you don’t have a preemie, you’ve never heard of RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus). But if there’s a preemie or vulnerable child in your life, you know RSV, and you know the fear that accompanies it. When Kelli from Hand to Hold asked me to record a video segment describing Andie’s bout with RSV, I … Continue Reading
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