Last night after watching In the Heights, I had to take a moment to center myself because the conversation with Nina and her father in the movie really touched me. I was bawling for the rest of the movie. As the movie let out, I texted someone I’ve come to rely on. And, she responded.Continue reading “Ride or Die”
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In the Heights (reflection)
In 2010, I went to New York to see my family, as part of that trip my sister/niece went to see the Broadway show. It was a really cool experience and from then until just last week, when I’m homesick for the City, I listen to this soundtrack. Tonight, I watched the movie adaptation. ItContinue reading “In the Heights (reflection)”
Visit Days
When we were foster parents previously visits with the birth family were usually pretty intense. Kids always struggle with a myriad of feelings when seeing their parents and then having to leave with me after just a few hours. It also is interesting for me to interact in person with birth parents. During those firstContinue reading “Visit Days”
Hair play
In the early/later 2000’s I was bald for one of my Sunday School kids who was going through treatments for childhood cancer. In 2013, after a day of incredible stress being the single parent to a teenager (my husband was working in Utah at the time), I went bald again. I stayed bald until IContinue reading “Hair play”
Back on the Mat
Today was the first time in over a month that I’ve been on the training mat hitting up on Bobby the Bag with one of my favorite humans ever. She kicks my butt and I hate her for it, but I can’t help but love her after class is over. My body remembers how toContinue reading “Back on the Mat”
Archive: One Week Later and A Tribute
Last week I wrote about having to be “stronger than everyone else.” Shortly after the post went live, the athletic trainer messaged me and shared her experience. It led to an ongoing discussion, and I hope a new lasting friendship, beyond the cycle theater. This week I have worked my ass off. Each ride ledContinue reading “Archive: One Week Later and A Tribute”
Archive: Stronger Than Everyone Else
Background: I have been writing a blog in one form or another for more than 20 years now. My last blog: “Journey of Eternity” began as a way to cope and process the significant events of the last several years. This entry is from April 2021 (yes, just weeks ago). If I was to pinpointContinue reading “Archive: Stronger Than Everyone Else”
Divide and Conquer
This is the 3rd Saturday that the kids have been with us. Today we decided that the boys and girls would split and do different things. We got up and ate breakfast. After that we went to get lunch then we split up. The boys went to do some errands while the girls did someContinue reading “Divide and Conquer”
Friday
This marks the 2 week mark of being a family of 4. It feels like a lot longer. Tonight the 7 year old said that they’re happy here. It was a completely unprovoked and unprompted statement. Also, tonight the 12 year old was able to connect with friends from school. It was nice to seeContinue reading “Friday”
Adoption & Daily Report
FB post let me know that my granddaughter’s adoption was finalized. I have some mixed emotions about this… but she is a freaking adorable kid, and I can’t wait to get vacation time to go see her and celebrate with her mama and family. Today was a day of chilling at home and an eveningContinue reading “Adoption & Daily Report”
Indomitable Bellatrix 