This last week my mind has drifted to the topic of making kids feel special. I have connected with a handful of readers that lost a sibling. They were moved by my siblings are the forgotten grievers post and graciously shared their stories with me. Once again I tell myself, “I don’t know what I don’t know.” Over and over I … Read More
Why You Need To Hire A Photographer For Family Pictures
Family pictures are an amazing way to document life. As a mom, I try my best to take as many pictures as I can. My plan is to capture as much as I can so later I can look back and relive the memories we made as a family. This is a really great plan in theory. My reality never … Read More
How To Be A Better Friend
Friends fill a vital role when it comes to quality of life. We confide in them. Vent our frustrations. Bond over our common struggles. They are the backbone to our sanity. A necessity for our happiness. These are the reasons so many moms are constantly seeking their tribe. A genuine circle of friends bound to each other through life. We crave that … Read More
What Is Better than Flowers? Food For Sick & Bereavement Gifts
Bereavement gifts are never an easy thing. People automatically default to flowers. While the flowers were beautiful, I have to say during the loss of our child, food by far made the biggest impact to our days. It was the most helpful thing we received. We ended up with a freezer stocked full of meals. There was no prep work … Read More
Our Diagnosis – Into The Unknown – Porphyria 101
Porphyria has come to mean a lot of things. I hold a piece of paper that tells me it is the reason my 7-year old son died. DNA testing tells me everyone in my family has it. When I speak with doctors, there is either confusion or questions. Most tell me they can’t believe our story because, “people don’t die … Read More
7 Reasons Motherhood Has Made Me A Better Person
There are many words associated with motherhood. It is rewarding, exhausting, joyful, challenging, messy, incredible. It is a roller coaster of emotions. Singly the most difficult thing you will ever do. Yet so worth it! My decision to become a mother was intentional. In my mind it just made sense. This is what you do. Motherhood is the next chapter. … Read More
Siblings Are The Forgotten Grievers
Several times over the last year I have referenced my oldest daughter as the forgotten griever. Lately it’s been in my face. The idea haunts me. It shatters my heart into a million pieces. When a child dies, the focus is always on the parents. Siblings become the forgotten grievers. We overlook the impact. I have learned children don’t grieve … Read More
Today I Failed At Motherhood
Today I failed. I completely failed at motherhood. There I said it. If I’m honest, it was multiple times. I’m not proud, but motherhood was tough on me today. They rarely tell you about this part. I feel defeated, stressed, exhausted, and ashamed. It was a combination of many things. Not a lot of sleep. A constant barrage of messes. … Read More
18 Easy Questions To Start A Conversation & Get To Know Your Kids
The quickest way to strengthen your relationship with your kids is to start a conversation. Conversation creates connection. Demonstrates interest. Improves your ability to communicate. By asking the right questions, you learn valuable information. Investing time strengthens your relationships. These conversations create positive interactions. The information gathered gives you personal information to relate back to and build experiences around. It … Read More
7 Is Too Young To Die
7 Is Too Young To Die was Originally published at Her View From Home. This was it. The moment I was dreading. The end. As I lay there in his hospital bed, holding him, I focused all of my attention on his chest. As the machine pumped, I could see it rise. Then lower. I tuned into the sound. Blocking … Read More