Live Little

The soundtrack from Greatest Showman has spoken deeply to me over the years. The idea of choosing the hard…. imaging what is possible… seeking and striving for your dreams, even if they don’t match anyone else’s or what others think is possible. I thought these messages were my purpose. I believed if I could keep … More Live Little

The Gift of Time

Tuesday June 10 Danny woke up in ICU when he had gone to sleep in his regular hospital room. The conversation moved fast and the need for “decisions to be made” being repeated often. A bad infection had take hold and based on the lack of response to antibiotics in recent treatments, the medical team … More The Gift of Time

What Dreams are Made

Of What are your dreams made of? Experiences? Blessings? Belongings? Milestones? Achievements? Truly: when you consider dreams coming true what comes to mind? This question has come up recently for me and my own personal answer has been surprising: how it feels. In my life’s journey there have been an incredible mix of all those … More What Dreams are Made

Black & White with Touches of Red Over 14 Years

July 17, 2010 our wedding day with the colors so carefully selected: black and white with touches of red. And at 14 years that has turned out to be just right. Black: Cystic Fibrosis, Advanced Lung Disease, Pain Medication Dependency, Career Balancing, Infertility, Family Relations, Denied for Adoption, Transplant Rejection, Financial Challenges from Medical Complications… … More Black & White with Touches of Red Over 14 Years

2024: Gentle

Good or bad…. Good or bad…. This is the filter through which I viewed my world. From the big things: was that reaction to my daughter or compromised husband – good or bad? To the little details of the day: extra cup of coffee- good or bad? When I say everything, I mean everything. Towards … More 2024: Gentle