For the past three and a half years I’ve been living with chronic headaches. You might think they’re migraines, but in reality they’re not. As best as doctors have been able to figure out, it’s actually a condition called pseudotumor cerebri. It’s a big fancy name that means my brain acts as if there was […]
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Sometimes Husbands Know You Better Than Yourself
Husbands. They can be the best and sometimes… the most annoying. Right??? But, that’s probably part of their charm – or so I’m told…by my husband. via GIPHY In all seriousness, while I bet that all husbands can annoy their wives (on purpose even), after 14 years of marriage, my husband can make up for […]
50 Years of Marriage…Forgotten
This week, my parents will be celebrating 50 years of marriage. It’s an incredible accomplishment and one not many couples achieve. While it may seem like this would be a joyous occasion full of celebration, it’s actually another reminder of the sadness that is dementia. Well, I suppose it’s bittersweet, really. My mami, siblings, extended […]
Putting It All Out There…
If I can be honest with you, friends, I will share that so far 2017 has not been treating me well. What normally kicks off a season of positive change and excitement for most people, has not been so for me. While there are many things I can be (and am) grateful for, there have […]
It’s the Small Moments that Matter Most
Trust is not easy to come by; it’s something to be earned. I’m sure you’ve heard some variation of this sentiment many times in your life and have probably said it yourself, especially if you’re a parent. I know it’s something I’ve said to my baby boy and girl several times in trying to teach […]