I have been intentionally quiet lately. God’s been telling me to think before I talk and I am trying to listen. I have blog posts that I haven’t published… just because I didn’t want to. There is nothing new happening in … Continue reading
I loved March. I still have a lot to say about March. A lot. March was about learning and growing and celebrating. Some day, hopefully soon, I might have time to process all of it. But until then… Garrett and I … Continue reading
I swiped this recipe from my friend, Kari’s, Pinterest board. Kari is one of the people who I stalk on Pinterest for recipes. She finds good ones. The pin is for Simply Great Chicken on Food for a Hungry Soul, … Continue reading
Black bean soup is one of my absolute favorite soups. It is similar chili, but without the meat… and still very delicious. When I was single, I used to make black bean soup all the time for myself. I would … Continue reading
There’s a show on VH1 called Best Week Ever. It’s not a show I watch, but I’ve stumbled across it a few times… so I’m aware that it exists. Last week, I had one of my favorite weeks ever–maybe MY … Continue reading
Late Sunday night, I wrote about “Parents of Preemies Day” and what I want to say to new preemie parents. In learning more about the Day, I found a great page on the “Parents of Preemies Day” website with ideas … Continue reading
Wednesday, we celebrate Jolie’s FIRST BIRTHDAY, but it is also very appropriately NO MORE Day. NO MORE Day? Yup. NO MORE Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault. What does that have to do with Jolie’s birthday?? Absolutely nothing except that I … Continue reading
Garrett and I recently joined the Neonatal ICU Family Advisory Board at Children’s Hospital of Illinois (CHOI). This group provides feedback to the unit from the parents’ perspective. We advocate for family centered care. There are fundraisers and family dinner … Continue reading
Today, March 10, 2013 is “Parents of Preemies Day”. It’s after 10:00 at night while I write this, so I apologize for being tardy to the party. I heard about this event only a few days ago… and honestly… I immediately … Continue reading
The last couple of weeks have been extra sweet around our house. And extra emotional for me. A year ago on February 28 was the day that I was airlifted to OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. It was … Continue reading
