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Happy Birthday Ryleigh
Today would have been Ryleigh’s 21st birthday. It is the 6th birthday without her. Ryleigh decided she wanted to move on from her pain and suffering by choosing to end her own life. I believe she did this after deep thought and with intention and purpose. At first, I was confused and immersed in deep…
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Winter was challenging for me – as I am sure it was for most. With Covid-19 restrictions, teaching in a Covid classroom, and living in a new community my physical and mental health was stretched. The forced isolation was not good for someone who will close off when things get hard – as I am…
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Back to Blogging….
Back to blogging… Hello my friends! I am resuming my blog as I move into another season in my life. Sharing my adventures, experiences, and connections and ultimately fear and love as I live in my new home in the mountains. I have moved from on the the house on the lake to a quaint…
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Happy Birthday Ryleigh
Dear Ryleigh, Today you would have celebrated your 18th birthday. A milestone that is typically a joyful time but as this day approached I was worried about how I might manage. Over the past weeks I have been looking through photos, my blog posts, and your journals. I continue to be inspired and astounded…
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Another Mother’s Day
I remember my first Mother’s Day as a mom. Chloe was three months old. We went to the symphony in the park. My memory has gaps – for a variety of reasons be it trauma, chronic stress, and grief. But I believe I remember those precious moments because of the wonderfully, delightful, and…
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Different
Time comes and goes without my really knowing how much has truly passed. I was asked by a few followers when my next blog was going to be posted. I was not certain when I was going to post again as I have difficulty with finding the lens of optimism that I have had…
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Daring Greatly & Living Strong
As another Christmas passes and we move into saying goodbye to 2016, I continue to be reflective wondering about how life moves on even when sometimes we can be stuck. This past year has been a challenge yet immersed with moments of great wonder and joy. I am constantly moved by the extremes of…
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Purposeful Pauses
As my life transitions into something different I ponder about the power of pausing. Being mindful about our lives has become a buzz word but really, what is mindfulness? For me it seems to be purposefully pausing. For me the word pause is much friendlier then stop…pause means I can continue on with my…
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Forget Me Not
As we move into another season I am surprised by the sea of blue flowers adorning my flower beds and yard. These were Ryleigh’s favourite flower and every time I go out in my garden it seems like the amount of blossoms have doubled. Just the other day I saw a beautiful butterfly. I can…
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A never mending story…
I have realized that this heart of mine will never mend. This is a sad frame of mind but it is also a bit freeing. Knowing that time does not heal all wounds – time just allows me to figure out ways to manage. I have been reminded a few times of the significance of…
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