It’s been a long time I’ve been with my husband. I know that’s subjective, but I would call celebrating a 12th wedding anniversary quite a long time of being together. Something has shifted in all this time. To be completely honest, a lot of things have shifted several times in this time. We’ve been close,…
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I’ll be your mama, now and forever
It is said that a mother carries her baby for much longer than nine months. I have done the same. I still carry you when you run and fall. I wipe your tears when you come to me as it hurts. I wonder if you’ll come to me when your heart breaks and it hurts…
I’m Always Last Because I Put Them First
I am the first person they look when they wake up in the morning. A hug from me is what gets their day started. The rush begins soon after where kids need help with school uniforms, packing lunch boxes and leaving for their day in the world outside. I get ready last, but that doesn’t…
Long-Distance Grandparents Give a Different Kind of Love
It’s a different kind of love when grandparents live far from their grandchildren. They often miss the birthdays and the craziness of the day. But they never forget to bake a cake and have their own friends over to feel a part of the celebration. The grandkids have a special kind of month-long party. A secret…
Moms Know the Small Things Matter
I have always given credit to my dad for letting me find my path in life, for making me independent, fearless, confident, and everything I am today. It was he who taught me to drive a car even when my mom thought I was too young. He let me be reckless till I figured out exactly…
Little Voice of Love 