Hurricane HomesicknessThe outer bands of Hurricane Hermine are pounding down on our metal roof as I write. We are soaking up (and charging up) our…Continue Reading →
My Husband Saw Me Naked[Guest Blog for Jacksonville Mom Blog] Soapy suds ran down my naked body in the shower. I closed my eyes in an attempt at…Continue Reading →
On Being StillWeekends in treatment were slow…and I mean sloooooow. It was so frustrating to have so much downtime in our schedule. We should be ‘working’…Continue Reading →
Letting GoSalt water waves crashed down behind us as we began to countdown… 3…2…1… Manning and Marjorie squealed as the bright yellow balloons lifted into…Continue Reading →
Dented, Not DamagedThe week that forever changed our lives is upon us. Last night, I posted a picture saying, “The week Jordan and I have been…Continue Reading →
Scan PurgatoryIt happens every time. The wait. The anxiety. The nerves. The quiet understanding between Jordan and me as we wait for our baby girl’s…Continue Reading →
In the Blink of an EyeI knew this photo was coming and today it popped up. One year. I vividly remember this day. It was the day I looked…Continue Reading →
Why I Thank God for My Eating DisorderThe buttered bagel sat on my car’s console. I stared at it with tears streaming down my face. The tears had nothing to do…Continue Reading →
Carolina: Forever & Always In My MindDecember 2010 “McCall, breathe with me. Breathe in 2…3…4…out…2…3…4” I could hear the words being spoken to me, but couldn’t catch my breath. I sobbed…Continue Reading →
For the Love of HollisI sit at my desk this morning unable to work. My mind is cluttered with the C-word once again. c a n c e…Continue Reading →