Who's That Girl?

 I know it can sound crazy to say that I feel “lucky,” after all that has happened throughout my life, but hear me out.   More and more, I realize that in this world and in this lifetime, it can truly be a stroke of luck to find a genuine, lasting love.   And here…

September 11, 2001   I remember where I was.  I remember the phone call and hearing my little cousin’s voice saying “you need to come over, the planes are crashing”. I remember watching the television.  I remember the shock, the disbelief, the images that seemed impossible to comprehend. I remember the panic thinking of my…

I’ve been asked what it’s like to fall in love again after losing my spouse. The truth is, it’s different in ways I never could have imagined. When you’ve experienced the kind of loss that shatters your world, your perspective changes forever.  Suddenly, the little things that used to cause arguments seem so insignificant. The…

Five years. It’s hard to believe that an entire half-decade has passed since the day our world changed forever. Five years without hearing your voice. Five years without seeing that smile that could brighten even the darkest days. Five years since our precious girl last got to hold her daddy’s hand, hear your laugh, or…

There’s a moment at the end of every performance when the music fades, the lights soften, and the dancer takes their final bow. It’s meant to signal the end of a routine—but as a parent, you never really think about the day it marks the end of something much bigger. Today was her final bow.…

My journey to motherhood wasn’t an easy one. For us, it wasn’t just a flick of a switch and SNAP — a baby. It was four years of struggles, doctor appointments, heartbreak, and even a loss that eventually led us to our blessing: a beautiful baby girl. The first few years after her birth were…

Have you heard the famous quote that people come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime? Did it resonate with you? Ultimately it is about  learning to let people be what they are. After yet another beautiful conversation with my special person and explaining what it was about, it in turn helped…

No one tells you that grief comes with a permanent role assignment. When a spouse dies, the world gets gentle for a short period of time. There is food sent, hushed voices, understanding eyes, check-in calls. You are allowed to be broken. You are allowed to be lost. You are allowed to stand still. What…

When my late husband passed, I was very clear that I wanted everyone to remember him at his best — and for all the beautiful traits he shared with the world. The incredible athlete who excelled at literally any sport he played.The hardworking provider.The proud and devoted girl dad.The man who loved animals and couldn’t…

We all have the opportunity to grow. We all have the opportunity to evolve. Some of us begin that journey earlier in life, and some much later. Some people need to experience certain things to truly evaluate their lives and surroundings, while others come to their realizations through deep and intentional work on themselves. For…