unBRokenJust over a week ago, my beloved hometown of Baton Rouge was practically washed away in one of the worst floods in US history.…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 →
The Phone CallToday, I experienced one of those full circle moments in life that takes your breath away. For the past two days, I attended an…Continue Reading →
Cancer Prayers & Mental Illness MurmursNo matter how many activities I packed into today, time seemed to stand still. My heart raced and my mind was dizzy. I have…Continue Reading →
Welcome to the Club, We Don’t Want YouWednesday, May 27, 2015 Our nurse leaned over Marjorie’s hospital crib and placed her stethoscope on Marjorie’s sick and distended belly. My eyes fell…Continue Reading →