Missing Mom

Missing Mom

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Our mom passed away in 2006. I know it’s been more than four years since she died, but sometimes it still hurts as though we lost her yesterday. I’ve even caught myself grabbing the phone, wanting to call and share something with her that the kids did. I...
Back to School Time

Back to School Time

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It’s back to school time here next week, and as Parker will probably tell you, I am all emotional about the prospect of another school year starting. I think it’s worse this year because we just took our daughter, Kira, off to college. She’s 20 years old, so I should...
The Longest Two Minutes

The Longest Two Minutes

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Last month, we took Parker to the neurologist. It’s a trip (81 miles each way) that we’ve made quite often. This time, though the news was the same (the EEG still showed seizure activity) the doctor said he doesn’t need to see him until April 2012, anticipating that...
Weight Loss and Better Health

Weight Loss and Better Health

by | Parenting

I will be 40 next year. That’s a good 20 years of being a grown up, and one thing that has plagued me through my entire adult life is my weight. Ew. Even talking about it makes me cringe and want to run away. But, I’ve committed – to myself more than anyone else – to...