The Memories Live On

I was awoken this morning by the sound of the ocean and the feel of a warm tropical breeze caressing my face. I opened my eyes to see Tucker and my mother fast asleep in the same King size bed as me, Tucker’s head resting gently on her stomach, his eyelashes as thick as the palm leaves blowing outside...

Mixed Marriage: Differently the Same

(Wade shoveling the entire driveway after he gets home from work. Service with a smile!) In my latest post about mixed marriages I revealed the raw side of Wade, a side that I admittedly find very attractive. This is not to say that I find all of his ruggedness palatable but he is so strong and capable...

Imagining Life Without Children

This morning, capturing the pure essence of why I have children, my little four year old woke me up in bed by whispering in my ear, “mommy, do you see how beautiful it is outside?” When people ask me if I love having children my answer is always conflicted. Honestly, I love having children. It...